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KR09 RUA

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,431 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 124,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 119,451 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 31 May 2022 112,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 109,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 28 Aug 2020 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,126 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,897 miles

NSF tyre heavily cracked and perished, recommend replacement.

OSF tyre scrubbed off on outer edge.

Park brake travel close to being excessive.

Fail 20 May 2015 39,897 miles

NSF tyre heavily cracked and perished, recommend replacement.

OSF tyre scrubbed off on outer edge.

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

Park brake travel close to being excessive.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 24,563 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,563 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,150 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,326 miles

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 RUA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KR09 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

KR09 RUA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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