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VK08 RYV

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RYV
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,304 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 128,923 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,356 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on inner and outer edges and tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member supporting fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 4 Nov 2024 117,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on inner and outer edges and tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member supporting fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,027 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,027 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,083 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 101,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,664 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both nearside and offside rear spring eye bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, front joint and rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,770 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 64,770 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 59,053 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 59,052 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 56,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 53,330 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes worn

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

Pass 4 May 2013 50,188 miles

high level stoplamp disconnected

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,160 miles

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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VK08 RYV is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK08 RYV, 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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VK08 RYV is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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