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SW59 DDY

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,610 mi
Last recorded101,610 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 101,610 miles

car has under body surface corossion

Pass 24 May 2024 93,220 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 92,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 80,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Fail 29 Apr 2023 80,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 28 May 2022 74,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,215 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 70,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,957 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 57,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,823 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 38,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 29,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 10,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 4,287 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 DDY is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue 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 SW59 DDY, 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 SW59 DDY registered?

SW59 DDY is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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