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KM58 SWY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,631 mi
Last recorded130,631 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 SWY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,631 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 125,498 miles

Severe wear to inside edge of front tyres.

TPMS warning lamp is on.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 125,431 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front pads worn to metal, no visible pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Severe wear to inside edge of front tyres.

TPMS warning lamp is on.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,390 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,273 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,950 miles

STRONG ADVISE; Both front lower suspension ball joints have play.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 113,931 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside lazy, very low performance. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake pads are low and obviously much more worn than the nearside rear, also evidence of severe over heating.

STRONG ADVISE; Play in both front suspension lower ball joints, Offside borderline pass.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,262 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 92,507 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 92,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,090 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)

nearside rear brake has been very hot

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 81,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KM58 SWY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KM58 SWY, 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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KM58 SWY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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