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SL57 UEK

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,771 mi
Last recorded98,771 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE69,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 UEK
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 98,771 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 98,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 84,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,430 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 80,390 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023
Fail 22 Jan 2023 77,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 66,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 66,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need cleaning ??or bulbs in wrong ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning??or bulbs in wrong?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,976 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,503 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)

engine bay/under covers fitted

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring base (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring base (2.4.G.1)

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,334 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,070 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,956 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
6,189
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
Registration plate lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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SL57 UEK is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 69,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Nitro SE fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL57 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Nitro SE typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Nitro SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL57 UEK registered?

SL57 UEK is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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