2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

572 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 572 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.1%
  2. Suspension34.8%
  3. Brakes23.8%
  4. Body & chassis19.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  6. Steering9.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Tyres4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.5%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.6%

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 2007 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2007 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 572 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).