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MK08 UZB

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UZB
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 143,037 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 136,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 130,933 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 130,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 127,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 121,152 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire has become detached and resting on the exhaust system. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,861 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,070 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,025 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 93,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,280 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low, perished + nail + slight cut

tyre pressure monitor light on for offside front

Fail 28 Jul 2012 30,259 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low, perished + nail + slight cut

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,367 miles

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

wiper blades split

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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MK08 UZB is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK08 UZB, 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 MK08 UZB registered?

MK08 UZB is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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