2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

467 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  9. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.7%
  2. Suspension36.2%
  3. Brakes22.9%
  4. Body & chassis18.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.1%
  7. Steering4.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.8%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%

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 2008 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2008 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 467 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Isuzu Rodeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).