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VU57 XEF

2007 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

183,622 mi
Last recorded183,622 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Isuzu Rodeo88,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 XEF
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 183,622 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 183,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 175,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 175,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 165,453 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 165,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 159,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 154,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 154,930 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,899 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 149,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,285 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 142,285 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,437 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,258 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACED. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 125,239 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 150 / 250 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACED. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,237 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BLOWN (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OF MAIN, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted BOTH LAMPS MISSING (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 103,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top & bottom mounting bushes worn (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top &a bottom mounting bush worn. (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,674 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,845 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,715 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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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VU57 XEF is a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VU57 XEF, 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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VU57 XEF is a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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