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KS08 YZP

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 71,532 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,314 miles

Parking brake only just passes efficiency test.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,457 miles

Front prop shaft rear joint leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,424 miles

n/s/front brake is binding

Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,293 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,148 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 YZP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

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

Is KS08 YZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YZP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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