Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

55% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles, the 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A (2009)

153 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.4% first-time pass rate

2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Dodge Nitro SXT CRD is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 68.2% against the national 80%, and a concerning 54.9% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects at some point. This diesel model shows consistent struggle across the board, with an average of 4.2 failures per test and 19.7 advisories, suggesting systemic issues rather than isolated problems.

At around 71,800 miles on average, these Nitros have covered a typical distance for their age, but the high failure rate isn't explained by exceptional mileage wear. If you're considering one, budget for significant repair costs and get a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist—the dangerous defect prevalence makes this particularly important.

We have limited data for the 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

54.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.2

Over 14.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

71k

Middle half: 57k–84k

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These stats describe 153 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 54.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	152	72.3%	4.22

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

70,588

typical

57,389

low mileage

83,759

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles fall between 57,389 and 83,759 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 57,389 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 57,389–83,759 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd As sit.

⚠ Over 113,074 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2009 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd As are still active.

74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.2

Avg failures per vehicle

19.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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