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KR09 SMV

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,987 mi
Last recorded121,987 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box(silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 108,102 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,026 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,926 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,700 miles

n/s and o/s rear bearings some end float

Fail 28 Jun 2019 69,679 miles

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))

n/s and o/s rear bearings some end float

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,838 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 57,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,044 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,208 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,750 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 SMV 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 65%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

KR09 SMV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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