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VF07 SMO

2007 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,619 mi
Last recorded136,619 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Isuzu Rodeo88,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 SMO
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,740 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 134,733 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,880 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount "D" bush to chassi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,961 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,210 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner areas heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor in clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel becoming high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,736 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 122,098 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassi to rear axle brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,820 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 119,712 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,000 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

wipers leave a smear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,070 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play near side and off side (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,012 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,261 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,279 miles

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

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,279 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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VF07 SMO is a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 88,221 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 VF07 SMO, 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 19 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VF07 SMO is a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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