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SM59 XUV

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,340 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 73,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,794 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 18 Feb 2025 70,789 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,762 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,762 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,143 miles

both front tyre treads wearing thin on outer treads.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,329 miles

both front brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,957 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 32,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,252 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 26,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre sidewalls cracking

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,955 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 XUV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

SM59 XUV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is SM59 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 XUV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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