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SW59 AUL

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,711 mi
Last recorded97,711 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 AUL
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,711 miles

Nearside Rear has oil leaks

Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking seal leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

tpms on

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,961 miles

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

General corrosion underneath

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake pedal creeps as brake applied but not excessive at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2021 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

General corrosion underneath

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake pedal creeps as brake applied but not excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,713 miles

Both front brake backing plates deteriorated

Corrosion underneath

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor/subframe corroded in places, chassis slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 71,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor/subframe corroded in places, chassis slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2019 71,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal went to floor during brake test, creeping down also (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Complete outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Tried to adjust, only adjusts so far, suspect problem with adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Complete outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor/subframe corroded in places, chassis slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,488 miles

Corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 63,488 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 47,498 miles

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED AT 17%

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,827 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated at time of test indicating a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,772 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 30,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,649 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,649 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 AUL is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AUL, 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 AUL is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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