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D16 TUP

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 TUP
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,673 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 101,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,462 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 97,459 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,870 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 19 Dec 2023 92,868 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,186 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 87,186 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 87,164 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side And nearside poor (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,745 miles

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

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Requires white screw cap in D (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Requires yellow screw cap in D (0.1 (d))

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

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,808 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 62,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undetray fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,641 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition inner and outer faces

both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition on inner faces

cracks in inner and outer sidewalls of all 4 tyres

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,581 miles

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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D16 TUP is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D16 TUP, 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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D16 TUP is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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