2016 Isuzu D-Max · 15,384 MOT tests
2016 Isuzu D-Max reliability
2016 Isuzu D-Maxs fail 29.8% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 D-Max years (15,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu D-Maxs: 28.2%)
- 29.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu D-Maxs: 28.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,479
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.3% of tests fail here (283% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Isuzu D-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.2%
- Suspension9.2%
- Brakes8.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 4.3%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.05%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.49%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Position lamp not working 3.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (11.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.72%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.82%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (4.59%)
Other years
Every Isuzu D-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Isuzu D-Max reliable?
2016 Isuzu D-Maxs fail 29.8% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 D-Max years (15,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Isuzu D-Max MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (4.3% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (4.05% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Isuzu D-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Isuzu D-Max shows 72,479 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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