Isuzu Pickup Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Isuzu Pickup car check
Is the Isuzu Pickup reliable? We analysed 1,385 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.
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The Isuzu Pickup is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Isuzu Pickup.
Isuzu Pickup Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Isuzu Pickup. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Isuzu Pickup MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Isuzu Pickup to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Isuzu Pickup Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Isuzu Pickup fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Isuzu Pickup Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Isuzu Pickup owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Isuzu Pickup MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Isuzu Pickup year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 60 | 55.0% | 66,982 | 95,717 | 144,379 |
| 2005 | 61 | 73.8% | 65,594 | 96,691 | 123,057 |
| 2004 | 57 | 71.9% | 78,429 | 105,821 | 140,645 |
| 2003 | 140 | 67.9% | 62,385 | 89,843 | 137,286 |
| 2002 | 223 | 68.6% | 59,948 | 75,900 | 118,240 |
| 2001 | 108 | 69.4% | 79,664 | 93,865 | 120,394 |
| 2000 | 252 | 58.3% | 71,208 | 99,423 | 131,894 |
| 1999 | 250 | 65.6% | 60,750 | 103,831 | 148,801 |
| 1998 | 60 | 68.3% | 104,980 | 141,153 | 205,659 |
| 1997 | 64 | 70.3% | 104,888 | 112,571 | 219,276 |
How Long Does a Isuzu Pickup Last?
Based on 106 Isuzu Pickup vehicles on UK roads.
Isuzu Pickup Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Isuzu Pickup 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 Pickup
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.8% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
55.0% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
The best year to buy a used Isuzu Pickup is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.8% across 61 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 55.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Isuzu Pickup Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Pickup THIS CAR | 66.1% | 1,385 | 101,102 mi | 29 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 |
| Volkswagen T4 | 67.1% | 2,462 | 153,755 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Isuzu Trooper (69.0% pass rate) and the Isuzu D-max (79.2% pass rate), the Isuzu Pickup trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Isuzu PickupShould you buy a used Isuzu Pickup?
The Isuzu Pickup has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.1% across 1,385 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Isuzu Pickup are brake pipe excessively corroded (123 recorded failures), leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (78), and fog lamp not working (75). 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 Pickup owner drives around 6,640 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 Pickup models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.