CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN09 PZA

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Dodge
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PZA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Covers and undertrays fitted

Mud covering some components

Oil light on

Fail 5 Nov 2024 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth issue affecting all rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

All tyres perished and cracking

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Covers and undertrays fitted

Mud covering some components

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

Oil light on

Os reverse light inop

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,147 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

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

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

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels & side steps fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,514 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,007 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front lower diff mount slightly worn

Handbrake travel long

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,092 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,519 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,788 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,602 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
Full Dodge Nitro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN09 PZA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN09 PZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN09 PZA?

You can check the full history of VN09 PZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN09 PZA registered?

VN09 PZA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is VN09 PZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 PZA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN09 PZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN09 PZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.