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FY08 VFB

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

325,263 mi
Last recorded325,263 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VFB
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 325,263 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 322,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 322,192 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bearing and mounting excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 319,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2024 318,992 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 301,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column in engine bay notchy/noisy

Pass 10 May 2022 270,697 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 270,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 247,670 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 247,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 232,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 213,293 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 193,004 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 193,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 171,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight pattern poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2017 171,703 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop rear joint ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lights damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,758 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bottom (2.7.4)

foot brake has excessive travel

Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,762 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both Rear light units damaged

Front Propshaft , Rear UJ joint slight play.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both Rear light units damaged

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

Front Propshaft , Rear UJ joint slight play.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 115,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,131 miles

slight play in both front and rear prop shaft ujs

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 60,129 miles

centre stop light not working

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 VFB is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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