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VK09 RCF

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,358 mi
Last recorded139,358 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 RCF
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 139,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 125,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,455 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,083 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,352 miles

frount bumper has slight movement but secure

Fail 27 Jun 2015 62,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

frount bumper has slight movement but secure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,696 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,696 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,414 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 292,298 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,296 miles

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

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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VK09 RCF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK09 RCF, 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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What year was VK09 RCF registered?

VK09 RCF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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