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VN59 PHX

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,684 mi
Last recorded97,684 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 PHX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,684 miles

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

front struts / shock absorbers slight corrosion / both sides

tpms light on / vehicle first used before 1st jan 2012

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,284 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

tpms light on, vehicle first used before 1st jan 2012

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,800 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 70,796 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,770 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 50,117 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,005 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 48,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brakes have a slight bind

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,417 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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 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)

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2018 48,417 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,656 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracking

Nearside rear tyre severely deteriorated/cracking (strong advise)

Offside front tyre deteriorated/cracking

Offside rear tyre severely deteriorated/cracking (strong advise)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,666 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 12,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VN59 PHX is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN59 PHX, 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

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What year was VN59 PHX registered?

VN59 PHX is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 PHX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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