2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

477 MOT tests in 2024. 50.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.5%
Failed or needed repairs49.5%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 477 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  6. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  7. Leaf spring: fractured3.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics54.7%
  2. Suspension33.1%
  3. Brakes27.5%
  4. Body & chassis11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.4%
  7. Steering4.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play18.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 50.5% of 2009 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 477 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Isuzu Rodeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).