Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE reliable? We analysed 2,197 real MOT tests across 159 vehicles to find out.
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The Dodge (usa) Nitro SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge (usa) Nitro SE.
Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dodge (usa) Nitro SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dodge (usa) Nitro SE MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dodge (usa) Nitro SE to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Dodge (usa) Nitro SE fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dodge (usa) Nitro SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dodge (usa) Nitro SE MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 264 | 71.6% | 49,734 | 71,998 | 95,183 |
| 2008 | 802 | 70.2% | 46,162 | 69,676 | 97,085 |
| 2007 | 969 | 68.8% | 42,622 | 65,199 | 87,584 |
How Long Does a Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Last?
Based on 159 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE vehicles on UK roads.
Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dodge (usa) Nitro SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Dodge (usa) Nitro SE
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.6% MOT pass rate from 264 tests
68.8% MOT pass rate from 969 tests
The best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Nitro SE is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.6% across 264 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge (usa) Nitro SE THIS CAR | 69.2% | 2,197 | 69,946 mi | 19 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A | 70.7% | 7,306 | 72,902 mi | 19 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A | 68.7% | 6,778 | 56,934 mi | 20 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D | 65.7% | 4,474 | 76,436 mi | 20 yrs |
| Lambretta Scooter | 88.7% | 1,088 | 3,414 mi | 60 yrs |
Compared to the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A (70.7% pass rate) and the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A (68.7% pass rate), the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Dodge (usa) Nitro SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% across 2,197 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (83 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (70), and registration plate lamp not working (49). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Dodge (usa) Nitro SE owner drives around 6,189 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Dodge (usa) Nitro SE models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.