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KY08 FWN

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,269 mi
Last recorded126,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FWN
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,880 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 112,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2022 107,643 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 107,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,863 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure and rubbing on prop shaft

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside mirror unit loose

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

Offside mirror unit loose

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure and rubbing on prop shaft

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside mirror unit loose

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

Offside mirror unit loose

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,936 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both mirror heads slightly loose

Fail 18 Jan 2021 100,934 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both mirror heads slightly loose

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 90,477 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,677 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,676 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly low on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,234 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 61,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on outer edge on the limit advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,083 miles

front and rear disc pads on wear limit

Fail 19 Jan 2015 51,083 miles

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

front and rear disc pads on wear limit

Pass 17 May 2014 46,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 46,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 35,845 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,319 miles

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

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

front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,821 miles

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

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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KY08 FWN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KY08 FWN, 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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KY08 FWN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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