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VE59 PFU

2009 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,736 mi
Last recorded135,736 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 PFU
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,736 miles

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 135,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 118,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 102,020 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 102,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,917 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))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,817 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,862 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to front diff and has play in joint (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,862 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to front diff and has play in joint (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,213 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,981 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,122 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,016 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 32,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 24,014 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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VE59 PFU is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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