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FY08 VEW

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VEW
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 150,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg various holes badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle badly corroded at rear

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 145,984 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Dec 2022 139,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Nov 2021 136,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,778 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 132,753 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 126,008 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 120,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,757 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) N/S and O/S rear bushes (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 116,757 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) N/S and O/S rear bushes (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,705 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded full length too the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,695 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded full length too the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,308 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,597 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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FY08 VEW is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY08 VEW, 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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FY08 VEW is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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