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SJ09 VGA

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 VGA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,034 miles

Little handbrake reserve travel.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 80,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 50,965 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2021 50,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,160 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,878 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 40,858 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,208 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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SJ09 VGA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SJ09 VGA, 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 SJ09 VGA registered?

SJ09 VGA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is SJ09 VGA safe to buy?

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