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MF59 VKB

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,309 mi
Last recorded76,309 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VKB
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,309 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

All rear suspension arms and chassis corroded

All suspension arm bushes slightly cracking/perished

Front tyres cracking on edges 245/50/20

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,339 miles

All rear suspension arms and chassis corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,493 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 72,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,152 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer edge - Also perished 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer edge - 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 70,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer edge - Also perished 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer edge - 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 67,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,233 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn inner faces. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearings have slight endfloat

inner wheel arch liners, plastic outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

steering lock inoperative, but factory immobiliser fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,749 miles

end float in both rear wheel bearings

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2016 43,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

end float in both rear wheel bearings

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight end float in rear axle bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre has small cracks on inner and outer sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2014 32,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre has small cracks on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,066 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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MF59 VKB is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF59 VKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF59 VKB is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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