Does the Isuzu Rodeo fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Isuzu Rodeo records 47.15 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 37.50 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+9.65, 95% interval +8.97 to +10.33). It ranks 65 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Isuzu Rodeo by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Isuzu Rodeo is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 6,738 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6,738 | 17.34 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 2,533 | 6.52 |
| A shock absorber bush excessively worn | 1,944 | 5.00 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,581 | 4.07 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 1,498 | 3.86 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,852 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Isuzu Rodeo gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
29.1% of Isuzu Rodeo MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 6,194 miles later (11,779 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,779 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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