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VE59 PFJ

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 PFJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,725 miles

both front upper link arm bushes perished/worn

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 84,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front upper link arm bushes perished/worn

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 82,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

TPMS indicates low tyre pressures

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,546 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,728 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 71,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 67,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 64,841 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 61,153 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,854 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 46,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs inner & outer friction surfaces heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,792 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,792 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,373 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,606 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 27,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VE59 PFJ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE59 PFJ, 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 VE59 PFJ registered?

VE59 PFJ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 PFJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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