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MK57 WAJ

2007 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Dodge Nitro73,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 WAJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,154 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively OSF AND NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP (REAR JOINT) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,025 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake only just met requirements.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,542 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 71,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,560 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp unit not securely fitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 64,029 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp unit not securely fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,979 miles

offside and nearside rear top suspension arms front bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,828 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres close to legal limit & tread torn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,984 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 37,984 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2014 37,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,808 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,981 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 23,794 miles

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

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

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,250 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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MK57 WAJ is a 2007 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,734 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 MK57 WAJ, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK57 WAJ is a 2007 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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