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VO12 TZA

2012 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,942 mi
Last recorded189,942 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Isuzu Rodeo77,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 TZA
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 189,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 186,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,583 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underside corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 180,583 miles

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))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 174,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 174,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 167,387 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of rear prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 165,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 155,546 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Oct 2020 155,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2019 146,401 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 146,401 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,228 miles

OS front brake disc corroded on inner face

OS inner brake pad worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 94,228 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

OS front brake disc corroded on inner face

OS inner brake pad worn

Offside Rear Lower 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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VO12 TZA is a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 77,556 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 VO12 TZA, 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 14 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO12 TZA is a 2012 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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