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SM59 OTW

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,099 mi
Last recorded69,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing unable to test due to binding brake

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 64,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 64,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety differential nose seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,156 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 52,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,819 miles

Non standard day running lamps fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 48,819 miles

Non standard day running lamps fitted.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,167 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 44,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,170 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 40,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,337 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner treads. Tracking

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,895 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2013 23,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,747 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 OTW 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 57.9%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is SM59 OTW safe to buy?

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