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KS08 YZE

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,722 mi
Last recorded235,722 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YZE
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 235,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 235,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 225,965 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 225,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 214,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 214,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 211,749 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 211,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 180,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 175,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on exhaust in places

front wipers worn

runflat light on

Pass 23 May 2012 165,836 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front windowscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicatoring fault

Fail 18 May 2012 165,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front windowscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicatoring fault

Pass 16 May 2011 103,152 miles

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

Rear inner brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)

Fail 16 May 2011 103,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear inner brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)

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 YZE is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 KS08 YZE, 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.

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What year was KS08 YZE registered?

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

Is KS08 YZE safe to buy?

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