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DS09 MKC

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,749 mi
Last recorded113,749 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 MKC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 113,749 miles

both off side tyres cracked

poor effort near side parking brake

Pass 1 May 2018 107,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2017 95,972 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front DISC IS DISCOLOURED

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 70,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,309 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,306 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,054 miles

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

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

both rear tyre wall are deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,286 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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DS09 MKC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DS09 MKC, 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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What year was DS09 MKC registered?

DS09 MKC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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