Isuzu D-Max Utility: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Isuzu D-Max Utility passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 7.1 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 685 individual Isuzu D-Max Utility tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

What this means if you are buying one

A 83.8% first-time pass rate means roughly 16 in every 100 Isuzu D-Max Utilities presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Isuzu D-Max Utility tested had covered 37,934 miles and was built around 2021.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The Isuzu D-Max Utility sits 7.1 points above the national average, ranked 1,311 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

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Looking at a specific Isuzu D-Max Utility rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see recorded closing bids for damaged Isuzu D-Max Utilities at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a Isuzu D-Max Utility

1. A shock absorber bush excessively worn, 4.2% of tests (21.6x the national rate for this defect)
2. Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction, 2.4% of tests (1.87x the national rate for this defect)
3. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 3.3% of tests (1.55x the national rate for this defect)
4. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 2.9% of tests
5. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 2.1% of tests
6. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 1.8% of tests
7. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1.7% of tests
8. A tyre seriously damaged, 1.5% of tests
9. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 1% of tests
10. Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1% of tests

From 839 DVSA-tracked Isuzu D-Max Utility tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 7.95% of these flagged Isuzu D-Max Utility defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a Isuzu D-Max Utility

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a Isuzu D-Max Utility before it actually fails on it.

1. A shock absorber bush excessively worn, 2.5% of tests (5.25x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
2. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 28% of tests, also fails
3. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 8.1% of tests, also fails
4. A tyre seriously damaged, 3.1% of tests, also fails
5. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 2.9% of tests
6. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 1.5% of tests
7. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 1.3% of tests (1.55x the national rate for this advisory)
8. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 1.3% of tests
9. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 1.3% of tests
10. A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, 0.7% of tests

From 839 DVSA-tracked Isuzu D-Max Utility tests, 2024.

Other Isuzu models

• Isuzu D-Max - 75.4%
• Isuzu Rodeo - 61.8%
• Isuzu Trooper - 65%
• Isuzu Tf - 63.2%
• Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td - 65.3%
• Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Auto - 91.4%
• Isuzu D-Max Utah D/C Intercooler Td - 68%

Models with a similar pass rate

• Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/S - 83.8%
• MINI Unclassified - 83.8%
• Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S - 83.8%
• Ford Transit Custom 300limitd Eblue - 83.7%
• Mercedes-Benz Gl - 83.7%
• MG B - 83.7%

If this car is a salvage or write-off

• What does Cat N mean? Category N explained
• What does Cat S mean? Category S explained
• Cat S vs Cat N: the real differences
• Do you need an HPI check on a car you know is a write-off?

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