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BT09 GXV

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,023 mi
Last recorded144,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 GXV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 144,023 miles

Front Front propshaft was missing at time of test

Front O/S and N/S fog lamps are not working - this is only an advisory due to the vehicles age.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 144,020 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to a severe leak in the silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Main silencer is severely corroded and holed - unable to test the emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip/main beam light has been changed to LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam pattern is incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip/main beam lamp has been changed to LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Body component insecure driving light /fog lamp /DRL is insecure loose hanging on wires liable to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Front propshaft was missing at time of test

Front O/S and N/S fog lamps are not working - this is only an advisory due to the vehicles age.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 143,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Prop shaft badly damaged rear joint (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 139,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 137,850 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TMP Light is on

Pass 6 Jun 2023 128,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 128,277 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 114,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,015 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,803 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 105,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 92,274 miles

Registration plate lamps wrong colour

TPMS shows error on dash

Fail 14 May 2019 92,274 miles

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

Registration plate lamps wrong colour

TPMS shows error on dash

Fail 1 Apr 2019 90,898 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TPMS shows error

reg plate lights wrong colour

Pass 23 May 2018 82,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,008 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2016 60,857 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT09 GXV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT09 GXV, 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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BT09 GXV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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