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S12 LAE

2013 Dodge Nitro

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,778 mi
Last recorded83,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 LAE
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

some play top strut mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2025 147,070 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

some damage offside mirror casing

Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,907 miles

poor image both headlamps

Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,870 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 49,800 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 124,017 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak and slight blow from joint & rear exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf headlight images weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,006 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 41,548 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,135 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 38,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 110,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,510 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Fail 24 Aug 2018 24,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 31 May 2018 102,702 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 102,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,748 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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S12 LAE is a 2013 Dodge Nitro in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S12 LAE, 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 13 years old, this Dodge Nitro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S12 LAE is a 2013 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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