2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,299 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,299 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    186 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  10. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Brakes16.5%
  3. Suspension14.3%
  4. Body & chassis7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Tyres4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.5%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2016 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2016 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,299 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).