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SM59 PKZ

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 PKZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,310 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,813 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion front bumper lower edge broken (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 101,225 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav & phone holder (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front prop gaiter split

N/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 86,083 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,273 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,549 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,156 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear half shafts slight end float

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear half shafts slight end float

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 PKZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

SM59 PKZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SM59 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 PKZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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