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KS08 YZY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,643 mi
Last recorded55,643 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YZY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,237 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,270 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 48,269 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 48,269 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 43,830 miles

hand brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 4 May 2020 40,509 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))

Fail 4 May 2020 40,509 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 Mar 2019 40,944 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 40,942 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,584 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,739 miles

slight bind offside front wheel / rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,047 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,341 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 YZY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

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

Is KS08 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YZY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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