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PY59 AHV

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath vehicle is corroded allover

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,786 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2020 76,785 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,332 miles

O/s/r & N/s/r wheel hubs/driveshafts have slight end float

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,419 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,378 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,930 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,930 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,367 miles

Nearside Front slightly sticking when jacked but ok on RBT

Nearside Rear Brake slightly sticking when jacked but ok on RBT

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,699 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,851 miles

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY:17%

Parking Brake.Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiencey.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 21,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 AHV is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AHV, 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 AHV registered?

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

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