2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

1,186 MOT tests in 2024. 62.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time62.0%
Failed or needed repairs38.0%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,186 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.9%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  9. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.6%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Suspension24.9%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.2%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play18.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%

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: rear fog 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 D-Max?

In 2024, 62.0% of 2012 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,186 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).