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SK59 RDO

2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,715 mi
Last recorded92,715 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE71,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 RDO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro SE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 92,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating & offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,825 miles

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

Front all front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear back plates corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front all front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear back plates corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,391 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & nearside welded repairs plastic over-sills fitted. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Offside & nearside brake backing plates corroded.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under-side general corrosion.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside , advise early replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & nearside outer sills welded repairs . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside,advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Offside & nearside brake backing plates corroded

Tpms light illuminated indicating that one or more tyres may be low in pressure

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded/holed 30cms from suspension fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed 30cms from seat belt fixings. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded/holed 30cms from seat belt fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed 30cms from suspension fixing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill corroded/holed excessive 30cms from side step fixing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill corroded/holed 30cms from side step fixings (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside,advise early replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside & nearside rear brake backing plates corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

TPMS light illuminated indicating that one or more tyres may be low in pressure

Pass 25 May 2021 84,068 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 84,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,199 miles

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

diff seal slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 70,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,679 miles

PEDAL PAD WORN

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 63,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN TO METAL (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

PEDAL PAD WORN

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,095 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 32,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,390 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,390 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
6,189
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
Registration plate lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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SK59 RDO is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 71,998 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 (usa) Nitro SE fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK59 RDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Nitro SE typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge (usa) Nitro SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK59 RDO is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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