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FE02 MAZ

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 MAZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,954 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective SIDEWALL CRACKING ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,969 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 111,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside front inner tie rods have slight movement

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,770 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 102,770 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017
Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,965 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 91,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust system showing signs of age

Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust system showing signs of age

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,719 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 21 Jul 2012 49,719 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

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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FE02 MAZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FE02 MAZ, 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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FE02 MAZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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