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AO12 EFA

2012 Isuzu Rodeo

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,691 mi
Last recorded163,691 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Isuzu Rodeo77,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EFA
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,691 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tow bar corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,848 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,395 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,306 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

towbar corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,329 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,108 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,630 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES REAR (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,832 miles

nearside front inner drum stick joint has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front inner drumstick has play in rack joint

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside very muddy

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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AO12 EFA is a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 77,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 EFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO12 EFA is a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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