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AU59 SDZ

2009 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,606 mi
Last recorded158,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Isuzu Rodeo82,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SDZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 158,606 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 158,265 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 21 Mar 2023 141,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 141,926 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember next to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 159,723 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLIGHTS MISTED,JUST PASSED BEAM SET TEST.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside LEAFS WORN ON THE SPRING.GETTING THIN,BUT NOT YET SERIOUSLY WEAKENED.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 135,039 miles

At beginning of test all indicators were not flashing but were lighting. This rectified itself as the test progressed. May have an intermittent problem..

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Estimate 1.5 mm on offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 135,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

At beginning of test all indicators were not flashing but were lighting. This rectified itself as the test progressed. May have an intermittent problem..

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Estimate 1.5 mm on offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 126,219 miles

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT SIDELIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible REAR NUMBER PLATE (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,121 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,813 miles

no plate lights dim

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal slightly low, handbrake slightly high-needs adjustment?

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

rear no. plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,279 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 43,230 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

High mounted brake light inoperative

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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AU59 SDZ is a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 82,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU59 SDZ, 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 17 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU59 SDZ is a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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