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SW59 AUC

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,036 mi
Last recorded158,036 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 AUC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 158,036 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear o/s pads lower than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

noise from osr handbrake shoes

Pass 11 Dec 2021 146,211 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 146,206 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,796 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 130,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brakes not tested fluid leak (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 116,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 116,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,665 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,609 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,528 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 39,525 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 24,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 12,358 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 12,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,773 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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SW59 AUC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW59 AUC, 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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SW59 AUC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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