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SD59 EXS

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,038 mi
Last recorded194,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 EXS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 194,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 194,029 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 181,802 miles

All underside of vehicle treated with underseal

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 181,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle treated with underseal

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 161,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 137,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 114,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,507 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,480 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 79,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,456 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,602 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,733 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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SD59 EXS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD59 EXS, 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 SD59 EXS registered?

SD59 EXS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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