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SY12 AXA

2012 Isuzu N-series

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,808 mi
Last recorded171,808 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Isuzu N-series91,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 AXA
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 171,808 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury TIPPER DECK STRUCTURE HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed UNABLE TO CHECK REAR OF EXHAUST MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture *LEAKING* (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,887 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 159,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 147,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,409 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 136,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 128,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 128,357 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on imbalance limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 117,087 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested service brake test not performed due to burst brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,798 miles

Rear brake efforts very low

Fail 6 Feb 2020 106,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake efforts very low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 96,421 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 86,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe into flexy hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,107 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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SY12 AXA is a 2012 Isuzu N-series in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Isuzu N-series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 91,080 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 SY12 AXA, 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 14 years old, this Isuzu N-series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY12 AXA registered?

SY12 AXA is a 2012 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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