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DG58 KSO

2008 Dodge Nitro

Orange Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,830 mi
Last recorded135,830 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 KSO
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort slow

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 127,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Fail 29 Jul 2024 127,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Aug 2023 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,185 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 26 May 2020 81,778 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 22 May 2020 81,776 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,614 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,292 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Parking (emergency brake) just met minimum requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,518 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 61,517 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DG58 KSO is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Orange with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 69,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG58 KSO, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG58 KSO registered?

DG58 KSO is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is DG58 KSO safe to buy?

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