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SP59 MVK

2009 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 MVK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,388 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,153 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2024 73,122 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,671 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 64,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,390 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin holed

Fail 8 Oct 2019 58,390 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin holed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,567 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall slightly cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,077 miles

Centre exhaust box detriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2016 40,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust box detriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,743 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight oil leak at rear diff seal

Fail 22 Oct 2015 34,743 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight oil leak at rear diff seal

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,676 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly and would benefit from screen cleaned

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2012 18,687 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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SP59 MVK is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP59 MVK, 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 SP59 MVK registered?

SP59 MVK is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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