Dodge Nitro MOT Results
Registered in 200955.7% pass rate
from 684 tests in 2017
(35% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Nitro is unusually good or bad.
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28% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(82% worse than other 2009 cars)
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13% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 13% fail on Front lamps (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Rear lamps
- 11% fail on Registration plate lamp (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.9% fail on Battery (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp
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1.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Fog lamp (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Trailer electrical socket (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.15% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
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0.15% fail on
Flashing type
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13% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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25% fail on
Brakes
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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19% fail on
Brake performance
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 15% fail on Parking brake performance (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Rear wheels (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Front wheels (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.29% fail on Brake operation (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Hub components
(180% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake discs (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake calipers
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4.4% fail on
Parking brake
(9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on ABS (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.73% fail on
Components
- 0.44% fail on Reservoirs (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Hoses
- 0.29% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.15% fail on Leaks
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0.73% fail on
Components
- 0.44% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.29% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.15% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
- 0.15% fail on Anti-slip
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
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0.15% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.15% fail on Linkage
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19% fail on
Brake performance
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Suspension
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.0% fail on
Coil springs
(50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Front suspension joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.58% fail on Front
- 0.29% fail on Rear
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0.44% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (85% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.44% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.44% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.15% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.15% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.15% fail on
Front drive shafts
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
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6.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.58% fail on Windscreen
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
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6.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.6% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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1.0% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.0% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(200% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.88% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.0% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(200% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.29% fail on
Doors
- 0.29% fail on Passengers other
- 0.15% fail on Body condition
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0.15% fail on
Seats
- 0.15% fail on Passengers
- 0.15% fail on Spare wheel
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0.29% fail on
Doors
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0.73% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
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0.58% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.44% fail on System (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Cap
- 0.15% fail on Exhaust system
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0.58% fail on
Fuel system
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0.58% fail on
Steering
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0.58% fail on
Steering system
- 0.44% fail on Steering rack
- 0.15% fail on Track rod end
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0.58% fail on
Steering system
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0.58% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.58% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Dodge Nitro (2007 - 2010)
Looks tough and five-seat interior is practical.