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Dodge Nitro

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,777 cc

VSN 8MOT history

VSN 8 is a red diesel Dodge Nitro first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,839 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSN 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Dodge
Model
Nitro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,777 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSN 8 was last recorded at 68,839 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,822 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,839 miles
  • 2024 – 63,732 miles
  • 2023 – 59,127 miles
  • 2021 – 54,228 miles
  • 2019 – 48,947 miles
  • 2018 – 47,156 miles
  • 2017 – 45,574 miles
  • 2016 – 43,277 miles
  • 2015 – 40,796 miles
  • 2014 – 34,352 miles
  • 2013 – 29,800 miles
  • 2012 – 23,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,839 miles
  • AdvisoryCorroded on the under side
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,839 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    285596447280
    • AdvisoryCorroded on the under side
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail68,822 miles (+3,269)4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,822 miles
    Test number
    683385558153
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBonnet undercover is loose
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid contaminated (not excessive visually)
    • AdvisoryRear diff nose seal leaking
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts are inoperative
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system has fault

  3. Pass65,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    262487860849
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension mounting (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,553 miles (+1,821)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    157177212065
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension mounting (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    409901513501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail63,732 miles (+4,605)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    259124333141
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,127 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    762007214373
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,126 miles (+4,898)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    251725830151
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,228 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    683436597869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Fail54,228 miles (+5,029)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    799980979407
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass49,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    737799399056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail49,199 miles (+252)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    963612206856
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass48,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    953112508288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance

  14. Fail48,947 miles (+1,791)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    477528155213
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance

  15. Pass47,156 miles (+1,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,156 miles
    Test number
    995181929119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass45,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    220052982631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail45,574 miles (+2,297)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    210489154671
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass43,277 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,277 miles
    Test number
    740475931316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass40,796 miles (+6,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    171477750443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass34,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    136037814250
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perrished

  21. Fail34,352 miles (+4,552)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    417056914232
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perrished

  22. Pass29,800 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,800 miles
    Test number
    215790453282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,540 miles
    Test number
    727085542291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSN 8

What vehicle is registration VSN 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSN 8 on a red diesel Dodge Nitro first used on 4 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSN 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSN 8 is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSN 8?
The MOT on VSN 8 is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSN 8 done?
VSN 8 was recorded at 68,839 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 3,403 miles a year.
Has VSN 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSN 8 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on VSN 8 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on VSN 8 find?
VSN 8 passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: corroded on the under side; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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