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VE08 OFT

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

197,266 mi
Last recorded197,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OFT
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 197,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 180,148 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on Front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements [ nearside slightly low ]

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 180,148 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on Front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements [ nearside slightly low ]

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 170,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis surface rust

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 170,897 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis surface rust

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,289 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter / housing damp ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 159,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at centre near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror + broken lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lens broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter / housing damp ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 148,613 miles

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

Offside Front repeater lens broken giving appearance of reduced light output

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 147,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 146,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,592 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 139,938 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 139,930 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 127,422 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre outter edge worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre outter edge worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Top windscreen seal adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Top windscreen seal adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,411 miles

2 LED's not working in high level brake light

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,411 miles

2 LED's not working in high level brake light

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

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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VE08 OFT is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VE08 OFT, 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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VE08 OFT is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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