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SM59 OTA

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OTA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,274 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

oil leak not heavy enough for fail

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

tpm light on

Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,269 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre close to limit

oil leak not heavy enough for fail

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

tpm light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,498 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,497 miles

Emissions not tested due to door fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 46,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,550 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 29,550 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 25,493 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 25,450 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,408 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,911 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,483 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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SM59 OTA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM59 OTA, 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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SM59 OTA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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