2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

891 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 891 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.7%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.6%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics49.4%
  2. Suspension32.5%
  3. Brakes24.1%
  4. Body & chassis15.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Tyres4.8%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.6%

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: 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 2010 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2010 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 891 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Isuzu Rodeo?

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

Is the 2010 Isuzu Rodeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).