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MK08 VAV

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,407 mi
Last recorded185,407 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VAV
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 185,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 181,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 181,229 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 156,577 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust joint blowing slightly

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 145,986 miles

poor image offside headlamp

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 145,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from "t"piece (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

some play nearside front wheel bearing

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 130,986 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 130,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 25 Nov 2016 105,531 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 30 May 2015 84,746 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,935 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 65,935 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,484 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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MK08 VAV is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 VAV, 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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MK08 VAV is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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