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PY59 ACZ

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ACZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,007 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2018 126,689 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

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

battery loose in fitting

front and rear number plates have raised lettering with slight effect

puncture light flashing

Fail 17 Nov 2018 126,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on outer clip/fitting (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

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

battery loose in fitting

front and rear number plates have raised lettering with slight effect

puncture light flashing

Pass 2 Dec 2017 111,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

puncture warning light on

Fail 25 Nov 2017 111,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not constant light/flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect may have bulb fitting fault or other (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not constant light /flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot perished / holed /leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear low effort on parking brake

puncture warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plates have missing fixings

Fail 12 Nov 2016 96,604 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plates have missing fixings

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,740 miles

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

both halfshafts have endfloat

Fail 21 Nov 2015 80,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both halfshafts have endfloat

rear brake imbalance only just met limits

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,693 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PY59 ACZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PY59 ACZ, 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 PY59 ACZ registered?

PY59 ACZ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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