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MK08 XKE

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,950 mi
Last recorded137,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 137,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 132,904 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills, plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 122,351 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,774 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,787 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 21 May 2016 81,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 81,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 71,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 70,533 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 57,442 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 57,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 42,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,634 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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MK08 XKE is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK08 XKE, 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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MK08 XKE is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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