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DY57 MTZ

2007 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Dodge Nitro73,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 MTZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 152,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,457 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 136,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 26 Feb 2024 120,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 120,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub bearing slight play

all rear suspension arms corroded

underside of vehicle starting to corrode (rear)

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 88,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,613 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 75,613 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake little reserve travel

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,887 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 27 Dec 2017 53,919 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 53,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,818 miles

Nsf tyre cutting out on outer edge

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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DY57 MTZ is a 2007 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,734 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 DY57 MTZ, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY57 MTZ registered?

DY57 MTZ is a 2007 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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