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KS08 YYK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,526 mi
Last recorded139,526 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YYK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 139,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 132,290 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,871 miles

Front ADVISE BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,784 miles

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

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

Front ADVISE BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 17H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2022 108,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,760 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,473 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,473 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,371 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,364 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,510 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,105 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on but pre 2012

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,201 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,396 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

Pass 21 May 2013 53,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,521 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 28,016 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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KS08 YYK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 69,431 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 KS08 YYK, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 YYK registered?

KS08 YYK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KS08 YYK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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