Isuzu reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 41 of 52 makes
41,321 Isuzu cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 32.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Isuzu is 14% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 18.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
Isuzu models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Rodeo | 96 | 45.4% | – | 4,931 |
| Isuzu D-Maxvan | 85 | 29.5% | 18.1% | 33,763 |
Isuzu MOT failure rate by age
What Isuzu cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 15.8% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 12.5% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 10.3% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 6.5% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Visibility | 5.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 3.7% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 1.7% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 44% less often |
Most common Isuzu MOT faults
- Rear fog lamp: not working4.6% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.9% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2% of tests
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Isuzu cars reliable?
By MOT results, Isuzu ranks 41 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 88 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 32.4% of Isuzu cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Isuzu?
The Isuzu Rodeo, with a score of 96. The lowest-scoring is the D-Max (85).
›What do Isuzu cars fail their MOT on?
Body and structure: 6.5% of Isuzu MOTs failed on it, 2.1 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Rear fog lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.