Dodge Nitro (2007)
2007 Dodge Nitro
CarHunch analysed 363 real MOT records for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Dodge Nitro is below average on reliability, with a 72.7% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%. A serious concern is that 44.4% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should be a red flag for any potential buyer.
These Nitros have covered a reasonable 72,375 miles at median age, but they're arriving at MOT with an average of 4.49 failures and 19.7 advisories per test—suggesting cumulative wear and maintenance issues are real. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the braking, suspension, and lighting systems, since dangerous defects are running at nearly double the normal rate.
What to check before buying a 2007 Dodge Nitro
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 44.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (92%) | 334 | 71.6% | 4.79 |
| Petrol (8%) | 29 | 85.7% | 1.07 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Dodge Nitro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Dodge Nitro vehicles fall between 55,650 and 86,568 miles.
2007 Dodge Nitro — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 116 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Dodge Nitro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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61.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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49.3%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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46.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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42.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.5%
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
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37.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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