Isuzu Rodeo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Isuzu Rodeo is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 96 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 284 of 442, and 45.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rear fog lamp (7.1% of tests).
Ranked 284 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,931 Isuzu Rodeos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Isuzu Rodeo is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,300
Typical age at test: 16 years
Isuzu Rodeo MOT failure rate by age
Most common Isuzu Rodeo MOT faults
- Rear fog lamp: not working7.1% of tests
- Position lamp: not working6.7% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.7% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9% of tests
What the Isuzu Rodeo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 26.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 20.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Brakes | 15.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 12.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 8.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 5.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.2% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3.4% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 44% less often |
How much is road tax on a Isuzu Rodeo?
Any Isuzu Rodeo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Isuzu Rodeo is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 96 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Isuzu Rodeo?
The most common MOT fault is “Rear fog lamp: not working”, found in 7.1% of tests. It fails on body and structure and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Isuzu Rodeo?
Any Isuzu Rodeo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Isuzu Rodeos fail their MOT?
45.4% of Isuzu Rodeos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Isuzu Rodeo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.