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YB09 PZD

2009 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 PZD
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD 245/50*20 ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 88,697 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD 245/50*20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD 245/50*20 ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 86,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 86,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING EDGES 245/50*20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 78,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,822 miles

Offside rear parking brake effort low and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,969 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,959 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 39,959 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

diff oil seal leaking

rear wiper split

tyre monitering system fault

Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,035 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

adv rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,832 miles

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

adv front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,724 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 15,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,472 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs corroded

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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YB09 PZD is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB09 PZD, 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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YB09 PZD is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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