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RV59 MZJ

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,821 mi
Last recorded78,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 MZJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,816 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 78,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 78,414 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,257 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,770 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 70,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,018 miles

Nearside front and AND Nearside Rear TYRE has Nail

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front and AND Nearside Rear TYRE has Nail

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,531 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,805 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,292 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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RV59 MZJ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV59 MZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 MZJ registered?

RV59 MZJ is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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