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KO53 KOS

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,763 mi
Last recorded187,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 KOS
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 187,763 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 187,763 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 182,968 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 182,966 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 175,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 175,091 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 159,979 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 159,976 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 148,933 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,728 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,752 miles

Brake pedal low

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,613 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,613 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,030 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,901 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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KO53 KOS is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 KO53 KOS, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KO53 KOS registered?

KO53 KOS is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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