Dodge Nitro MOT Results

Registered in 2007
54.7% pass rate
from 296 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Nitro is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 22% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (34 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Decelerometer (35 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (36 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.34% fail on Brake drums
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 2.0% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 0.68% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Belts
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.34% fail on Carrier
    • 0.34% fail on Towbar
      • 0.34% fail on Other towbar components
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.68% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment
    • 0.34% fail on Condition
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
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