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SL59 VMH

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,951 mi
Last recorded104,951 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VMH
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,951 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S MISTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear N/S & O/S BRAKE BACKING PLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,602 miles

parking brake passed test at 16% requires attention

Fail 17 Jun 2020 64,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake passed test at 16% requires attention

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,808 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,151 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 35,133 miles

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,133 miles

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,909 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 26,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 18,968 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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SL59 VMH is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL59 VMH, 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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SL59 VMH is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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