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FX08 WZV

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,910 mi
Last recorded167,910 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WZV
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,902 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 158,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear, runs along side he fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 152,199 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 152,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,410 miles

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

Offside Front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover, twisted but still working as intended

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure damage to unit (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,247 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 101,186 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,252 miles

Long service brake pedal travel.

Offside rear shackle bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 69,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2014 60,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,635 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,394 miles

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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FX08 WZV is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,151 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 FX08 WZV, 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 18 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX08 WZV registered?

FX08 WZV is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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