2008 Isuzu Rodeo · 1,882 MOT tests
2008 Isuzu Rodeo reliability
2008 Isuzu Rodeos fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Rodeo years (1,882 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu Rodeos: 44.1%)
- 46.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu Rodeos: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 125,488
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,882
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.4% of tests fail here (137% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.2%
- Suspension21.5%
- Brakes14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Seat belts and airbags5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.69%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Rear fog lamp not working 5.15%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.84%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.36%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Stop lamp not working 4.09%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.94%) · Wheel bearing slight play (18.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.81%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (9.35%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.33%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.21%)
Is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
2008 Isuzu Rodeos fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Rodeo years (1,882 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.65% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.69% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (5.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Isuzu Rodeo shows 125,488 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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