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KV08 TXZ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TXZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 124,404 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 93,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,827 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 92,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 90,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 84,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 61,977 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,327 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,327 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,471 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KV08 TXZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV08 TXZ, 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 KV08 TXZ registered?

KV08 TXZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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