2012 Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td passed 75.1% of its 746 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (21.6% fail rate), the 2012 D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.9%) and suspension (13.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, position lamp and ball joint — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 69 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 24.5% versus 15.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 38.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 111 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.4% | 100 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.9% | 89 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 62 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.1% | 38 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 69 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 52 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 51 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 48 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 43 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 33 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 38.9% | 290 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.2% | 233 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.8% | 140 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.8% | 140 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 119 |
| 6 | Other defects | 8.3% | 62 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 123 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 214 | 25.7% |
| 90-120k | 243 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 99 | 30.3% |
| 150k+ | 53 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 163 | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 167 | 27.5% |
| 2023 | 136 | 22.1% |
| 2024 | 144 | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 136 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a 2012 D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (11.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Tds pass their MOT?
75.1% of the 746 2012 Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.9% of tests, followed by suspension (13.4%).
Does the 2012 D-Max Eiger D/C Intercooler Td get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.4% in the 30-60k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 746 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.