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KR09 RTV

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,519 mi
Last recorded98,519 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 RTV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,519 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,761 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Tyre rubbing against antiroll bar (2.1.4 (b))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,168 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 93,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside steering rack wear not excessive

battery loose

fuel tank dented

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 59,321 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,934 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,725 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 43,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,130 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)

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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KR09 RTV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KR09 RTV, 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 KR09 RTV registered?

KR09 RTV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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