Dodge Nitro MOT Results

Registered in 2009
54.2% pass rate
from 666 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 28% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 23% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (44 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.7% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic braking system (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
      • 0.30% fail on Trailer electrical socket (30 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension rod
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.45% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.45% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.90% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment
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