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SW09 CTO

2009 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 CTO
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,243 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 94,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached all bolts slack (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,405 miles

both front wishbone bushes cracked and perished

park brake just met required reading might need adjusted

rear propshaft seal seeping

slight oil leak cant fully inspect due to under tray

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,631 miles

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

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

rear diff has oil seeping

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,930 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,382 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 39,520 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,655 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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SW09 CTO is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SW09 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW09 CTO registered?

SW09 CTO is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is SW09 CTO safe to buy?

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