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FY61 VGV

2012 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Isuzu Rodeo77,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VGV
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 118,604 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 116,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,636 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 80,039 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,188 miles

Rear wax oil to chassis to floor

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,078 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting replace (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,278 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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FY61 VGV is a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FY61 VGV, 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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What year was FY61 VGV registered?

FY61 VGV is a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is FY61 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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