2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

218 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.6%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured3.7%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.3%
  2. Suspension31.2%
  3. Brakes26.1%
  4. Body & chassis11.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.1%
  8. Tyres3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.9%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play21.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.3%

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 2012 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2012 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 218 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo?

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

Is the 2012 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).