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KW08 VVR

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VVR
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 84,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2024 81,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

tpms light on

Fail 22 Jan 2024 81,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,865 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,091 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 72,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 68,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,521 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp flashing indicating a fault in the system

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,682 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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KW08 VVR is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KW08 VVR, 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 KW08 VVR registered?

KW08 VVR is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 VVR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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