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SD59 RZL

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,821 mi
Last recorded132,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 RZL
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 132,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,971 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 125,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 122,231 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 122,231 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 117,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 110,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road k raked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,631 miles

offside front wheel bearing worn slightly

slight crack in offside front windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,540 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50R20 (4.1.E.1)

rear diff leaking at propshaft

Fail 22 Apr 2017 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50R20 (4.1.E.1)

rear diff leaking at propshaft

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and signs of perishing.

rear discs pitted slightly on inner surfaces.

slight out and in movement in rear hubs.

wiper blades slightly torn but still clearing screen.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,055 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,743 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 RZL is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZL, 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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SD59 RZL is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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