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SY08 BSU

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 BSU
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 136,961 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 136,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,342 miles

Offside Rear fog light light cracked

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front back uj on prop shaft has slight play

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2023 131,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded main four bolts n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear panel covered in tape

Offside Front Body not fully secure chassis leg holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing covered in tape

Offside Rear fog light cracked

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 126,617 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 126,517 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak missing from centre too rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s and o/s holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear uj worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached uj on rear prop (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced centre mount holed and corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded rear n/s and o/s heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s rear body holed

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,825 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

tow bar corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 118,824 miles

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

Emissions not tested because of exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,795 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 108,795 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,024 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2018 100,024 miles

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

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))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,929 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 82,177 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 63,943 miles

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,279 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SY08 BSU is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY08 BSU, 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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SY08 BSU is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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