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SM59 OTF

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 83,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight scrubbed 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight seep of oil from rear differential front seal.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated + Slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play + Rough when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Nail in tread 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight scrubbed 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight seep of oil from rear differential front seal.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In edge of tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 49,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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 28 Aug 2018 37,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 29,899 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,431 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 24,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,421 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,120 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,744 miles

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

all tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,211 miles

park brake requires adjustment

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 OTF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OTF, 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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What year was SM59 OTF registered?

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

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