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SJ09 HCO

2009 Isuzu N-series

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Isuzu N-series97,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 HCO
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,991 miles

Central storage box behind cab corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clips, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front Registration plate broken

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 84,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clips, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front Registration plate broken

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,683 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 82,671 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 8 Nov 2022 82,347 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,195 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,185 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust brake (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,899 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,862 miles

Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Dropside insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery tray rotten

Both rear mudguards missing

N/S/F stub axle pin has slight movement

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

O/S/R brake pipe corroded at parts

Pass 16 May 2019 81,592 miles

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded at parts

rear load area support beams rotten

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight movement in stub pins

Fail 16 May 2019 81,592 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded at parts

rear load area support beams rotten

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight movement in stub pins

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,481 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear body uprights , in a weak condition / corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 77,481 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Towbar locking device missing Drop pin r clip (6.6.3b)

Engine management light on

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

Rear body uprights , in a weak condition / corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,849 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,623 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu N-series?

Based on 6,511 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,862
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 246
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 143
fog lamp not working 115
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SJ09 HCO is a 2009 Isuzu N-series in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Isuzu N-series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 97,440 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 N-series fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ09 HCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu N-series typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Isuzu N-series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ09 HCO is a 2009 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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