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A5 LBS

2009 Dodge Dakota

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LBS
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,108 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 85,108 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 17,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both metal brake pipes from master cylinder across bulkhead excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 17,284 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 17,259 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides rear (4.4.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2023 81,283 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 75,413 miles

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

unable to measure brake pads all round

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,977 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,031 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,324 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

surface corrosion to chassis and rear valance

Pass 22 May 2017 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 58,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,436 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall, core not showing

o/s/f tyre has few cuts in treads, core not showing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,436 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall, core not showing

o/s/f tyre has few cuts in treads, core not showing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,625 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,918 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 23,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,462 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2011 16,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak from park brake drum

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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A5 LBS is a 2009 Dodge Dakota in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Dodge Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 LBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Dakota is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A5 LBS is a 2009 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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