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SG59 OCM

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,424 mi
Last recorded95,424 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 OCM
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,424 miles

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

Front disc dust shields corroding

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 95,424 miles

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

Front disc dust shields corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip and main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,259 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

hand brake only just met requirements

under body age related corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 71,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 68,803 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,507 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,651 miles

Slight side to side play in rear half shaft

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,909 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 52,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres approaching limit (2.00mm)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,237 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake has slight imbalance

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Nov 2015 46,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable lower ball joint housing on swivel assembly (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.M.S indicates fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,606 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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SG59 OCM 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 83.3%.

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 SG59 OCM, 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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SG59 OCM is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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