MOT performance
Isuzu MOT pass rates and common failures
Across 88,097 MOT tests of Isuzu cars in 2023–2024, 67.9% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, Isuzus failed 13% more often than comparable cars. Of the 2 Isuzu models with enough tests, the Isuzu Rodeo failed least often relative to comparable cars.
88,097 MOT tests on 47,166 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 67.9% | ±0.3 pts (95%), n = 88,097 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 1.13× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00 |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 6.7% | n = 88,097 |
| Average age at test | 8.9 years | n = 88,097 |
Isuzu models
Every Isuzu model with at least 10,000 tests, most-tested first.
| Model | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max | 66,975 | 71.4% | 1.18× |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 10,650 | 54.4% | 1.09× |
Where Isuzus fail
| Area | Tests failed on it | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 15.5% | +44% |
| Suspension | 12.1% | +42% |
| Brakes | 10.4% | +46% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 6.9% | +96% |
| Driver's view of the road | 5.9% | +31% |
| Tyres | 3.6% | -46% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% | +22% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | +46% |
| Steering | 1.5% | -23% |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.8% | +109% |
| Road wheels | 0.2% | -40% |
| Speedometer and driving controls | 0.0% | +198% |
Most common failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rear fog lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 4.50% |
| Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush | Suspension | 4.02% |
| Position lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 3.98% |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis and structure | 3.24% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 3.08% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | Brakes | 2.50% |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.49% |
| Wheel bearings: has excessive play | Suspension | 2.01% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 2.00% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | Driver's view of the road | 1.63% |
Pass rate by age
| Age at test (years) | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 13,125 | 79.3% | +18% |
| 5-6 | 15,989 | 73.0% | +31% |
| 7-8 | 17,801 | 68.3% | +21% |
| 9-10 | 13,260 | 64.5% | +10% |
| 11-12 | 7,325 | 58.3% | +12% |
| 13-15 | 5,207 | 53.7% | +12% |
| 16+ | 11,348 | 58.4% | -2% |
MOT failures where Isuzu stands out
Individual failure items that Isuzus record clearly more or less often than cars of the same age, mileage and fuel. All Isuzu MOT failure patterns.
- Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush · 27.75× comparable cars
- Rear fog lamp: not working · 7.80× comparable cars
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases · 7.01× comparable cars
- Wheel bearings: has excessive play · 10.13× comparable cars
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded · 3.92× comparable cars
- Position lamp: not working · 1.74× comparable cars
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn · 1.82× comparable cars
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively · 1.55× comparable cars
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.