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PY59 ADU

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 107,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 105,245 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 105,239 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both front (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,691 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,403 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,058 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,403 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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PY59 ADU is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PY59 ADU, 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 ADU registered?

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

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