DODGE NITRO MOT pass rate
68.8% of 1,881 DODGE NITRO MOT tests pass.
The NITRO passes 68.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all DODGE models (77.4%).
The DODGE NITRO passes 68.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 65.9% at 10–15 years compared with 69.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 65.9% | 490 | 101,620 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.9% | 1,391 | 107,485 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DODGE NITRO
The most common reason the DODGE NITRO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 81.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 81.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 75.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 12.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related DODGE models
- DODGE RAM — 87.9% pass rate
- DODGE CALIBER — 54.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DODGE NITRO?
- 68.8% of DODGE NITRO MOT tests pass, based on 1,881 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DODGE NITRO?
- The most common reason the DODGE NITRO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 81.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the DODGE NITRO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the DODGE service history guide for how to check and keep one.