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MT08 UVK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UVK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 124,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 124,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,593 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 102,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,322 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,897 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 85,897 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bothsides (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsr/osr hub has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,102 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr/osr hub has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,177 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,089 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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MT08 UVK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT08 UVK, 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 MT08 UVK registered?

MT08 UVK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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