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KY09 ZZC

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,582 mi
Last recorded102,582 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 ZZC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,262 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,262 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,931 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,749 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 72,417 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 72,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,548 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both upper and lower wishbone bushes worn on nearside and offside front

Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes x4 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,228 miles

both lower front ball joints have slight lift

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 7 Oct 2014 54,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both lower front ball joints have slight lift

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2013
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,447 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,447 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,611 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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KY09 ZZC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 KY09 ZZC, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY09 ZZC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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