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KR09 RVO

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,273 mi
Last recorded172,273 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 RVO
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 172,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wont lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 164,037 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 156,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has slight tread distortion

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 147,323 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s age related perishing inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 147,283 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s age related perishing inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights were to low ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has misshape across tread close to fail advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes front and rear have deep age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake wont lock wheels only just in min regulation advise repair exes effort required for readings to reach 16 percent

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,150 miles

oil leak on differential

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 125,232 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield resting on exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,085 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,085 miles

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head shield insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,558 miles

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

babyseat fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tyre edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 59,340 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,340 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,338 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 RVO is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RVO, 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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KR09 RVO is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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