2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

675 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 675 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.9%
  5. Leaf spring: fractured3.7%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working3.6%
  9. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.0%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Suspension26.8%
  3. Brakes25.0%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.1%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.9%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.0%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2011 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2011 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 675 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Isuzu Rodeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).