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K21 EVK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,731 mi
Last recorded134,731 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 EVK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,834 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 123,321 miles

Offside Front abs wiring loom incorrectly routed

Fail 12 Oct 2023 123,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front abs wiring loom rubbing on cv boot

Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,504 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Sep 2022 113,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,432 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,009 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted , not allowed for full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted , not allowed for full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,585 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,569 miles

Bonnet Support Rod Insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective perished and Split on sidewall ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,569 miles

Bonnet Support Rod Insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective perished and Split on sidewall ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,297 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,297 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,181 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,048 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 27,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs corroded

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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K21 EVK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 K21 EVK, 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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K21 EVK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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