Isuzu Pick Up Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Isuzu Pick Up car check
Is the Isuzu Pick Up reliable? We analysed 4,879 real MOT tests across 360 vehicles to find out.
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The Isuzu Pick Up is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, fog lamp not working and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Isuzu Pick Up.
Isuzu Pick Up Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Isuzu Pick Up. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Isuzu Pick Up MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Isuzu Pick Up to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Isuzu Pick Up Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Isuzu Pick Up fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Isuzu Pick Up Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Isuzu Pick Up owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Isuzu Pick Up MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Isuzu Pick Up year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 173 | 71.7% | 52,620 | 79,165 | 125,865 |
| 2005 | 70 | 67.1% | 88,954 | 110,111 | 125,364 |
| 2004 | 114 | 66.7% | 74,299 | 103,012 | 149,228 |
| 2003 | 401 | 68.3% | 47,089 | 81,007 | 122,859 |
| 2002 | 1,044 | 67.9% | 62,327 | 88,984 | 118,016 |
| 2001 | 892 | 65.9% | 72,409 | 97,505 | 137,246 |
| 2000 | 806 | 64.4% | 82,580 | 115,655 | 142,716 |
| 1999 | 478 | 62.6% | 75,947 | 97,650 | 130,612 |
| 1998 | 494 | 65.0% | 102,138 | 129,250 | 174,470 |
| 1997 | 146 | 60.3% | 117,028 | 160,934 | 214,525 |
| 1996 | 76 | 53.9% | 100,557 | 118,271 | 161,828 |
How Long Does a Isuzu Pick Up Last?
Based on 360 Isuzu Pick Up vehicles on UK roads.
Isuzu Pick Up Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Isuzu Pick Up MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Isuzu Pick Up
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.7% MOT pass rate from 173 tests
53.9% MOT pass rate from 76 tests
The best year to buy a used Isuzu Pick Up is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.7% across 173 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 53.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Isuzu Pick Up Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Pick Up THIS CAR | 65.6% | 4,879 | 103,822 mi | 30 yrs |
| Isuzu Trooper | 69% | 362,452 | 117,154 mi | 38 yrs |
| Isuzu D-max | 79.2% | 268,922 | 63,046 mi | 13 yrs |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 71% | 189,090 | 87,999 mi | 24 yrs |
| Ford Puma St-line Design MHEV | 93.7% | 1,923 | 24,502 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Isuzu Trooper (69.0% pass rate) and the Isuzu D-max (79.2% pass rate), the Isuzu Pick Up trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Isuzu Pick Up has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.6% across 4,879 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Isuzu Pick Up are brake pipe excessively corroded (412 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (284), and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (281). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Isuzu Pick Up owner drives around 6,135 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Isuzu Pick Up models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.