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KR09 RUY

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 142,056 miles

underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 28 Jun 2025 142,056 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,356 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

h/brake on pass limit

side steps weak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 127,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2020 122,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 114,404 miles

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 104,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 96,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2015 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 31,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RUY 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 72.2%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

KR09 RUY is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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