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KS08 YZX

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,968 mi
Last recorded195,968 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YZX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 195,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 172,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 172,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,730 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 148,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

knock on front further checks needed

Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,599 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,655 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 82,296 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 82,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 74,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play has slight lift (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,195 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 12 May 2015 49,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 39,366 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front brake has slight binding

offside rear brake pads in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2013 33,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 33,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,836 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 YZX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

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

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