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YD59 UFZ

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,306 mi
Last recorded137,306 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UFZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,306 miles

Offside Rear park brake effort half of n/s

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,274 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light indicating a fault

Fail 9 Dec 2021 126,042 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light indicating a fault

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,680 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 99,679 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,361 miles

Diesel leak engine bay/filter area

Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diesel leak engine bay/filter area

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,241 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer bedge

some wear noted front brake disc

some wear noted front brake disc

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 41,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2014 41,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic covers on sills

slight bind offside rear wheel

squeak from offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covers on sills

Fail 22 Sep 2012 28,439 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

plastic covers on sills

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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YD59 UFZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD59 UFZ, 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 YD59 UFZ registered?

YD59 UFZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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