Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A MOT pass rate & common failures
1,754 MOT tests on the Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A (2007–2009) give it a 72.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.0% fail rate), the Nitro Sxt Crd A comes out 1.3pp worse. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (19.2%) and lighting & signalling (18.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and ball joint — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 189 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 30.9% versus 17.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 29.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Nitro Sxt Crd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 269 | 70.3% | 29.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 877 | 72.1% | 27.9% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 608 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.2% | 336 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 325 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 151 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 92 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.4% | 77 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 70 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.6% | 45 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 28 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 189 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 152 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 102 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 99 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 87 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 87 |
| 7 | Parking brake performance | 78 |
| 8 | Brake pads | 77 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 29.1% | 510 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.7% | 469 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.2% | 424 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 306 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.0% | 176 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.9% | 173 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 94 | 17.0% |
| 60-90k | 537 | 25.9% |
| 90-120k | 676 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 315 | 29.5% |
| 150k+ | 126 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 414 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 397 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 374 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 311 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 258 | 26.0% |
What to check before buying a Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A
- Brakes (19.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A?
72.8% of the 1,754 Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 27.3% fail rate, across model years 2007–2009.
What does the Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 19.2% of tests, then lighting & signalling (18.5%).
How much does mileage affect Nitro Sxt Crd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 17.0% for cars in the 30-60k band and 30.9% for 150k+, a 13.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,754 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.