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OE09 WHU

2009 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 WHU
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 103,474 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 103,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 98,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,052 miles

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

Rear Underside rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2023 93,050 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Underside rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,156 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,156 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension, upper arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle upper arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,300 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,861 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,442 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear hub play

Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(strong advice) offside rear hub play

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing from the edges

nearside rear tyre has a serious cracks

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,382 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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OE09 WHU is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE09 WHU, 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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What year was OE09 WHU registered?

OE09 WHU is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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