Dodge Nitro
From 2,220 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 127 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 127 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 127 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 105 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 84 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 71 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 64 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 63 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 60 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 60 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 59 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.7% of Nitro failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £127.
Dodge Nitro on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 115 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 115. At this rate, roughly 12.8 years until none remain. Now at 58.2% of its peak (2,544 in 2009 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,006 | 475 | +0 | -23 | -23 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,045 | 459 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,091 | 445 | +0 | -18 | -18 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,136 | 418 | +0 | -42 | -42 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,201 | 395 | +0 | -40 | -40 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,256 | 380 | +0 | -39 | -39 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,297 | 378 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,344 | 360 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro Sxt Crd A | Diesel | 684 | 68% |
| Nitro Se | Gas | 154 | 15% |
| Nitro Sxt Crd | Diesel | 106 | 11% |
| Nitro Sxt Auto | Diesel | 62 | 6% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 66.5% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2007 | 67.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nitros tested had between 90,232 and 125,537 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 99,872 median miles, the Nitro has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dodge models
| Dodge Ram | 84.8% |
| Dodge Caliber | 57.6% |
| Dodge Unclassified | 90.9% |
| Dodge Journey | 67.5% |
Common questions
What is the Dodge Nitro MOT pass rate?
The Dodge Nitro has a 67.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,220 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge Nitro?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge Nitro is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 127 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Dodge Nitros are on UK roads?
There are 1,006 Dodge Nitros currently licensed on UK roads, with 475 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge Nitro at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge Nitro is 99,872 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 90,232 and 125,537 miles.
Buying a used Nitro?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £127 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.