Isuzu D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td MOT pass rate & common failures
1,078 MOT tests on the Isuzu D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td (2012–2013) give it a 75.4% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 20.1% of the time, so this is 4.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.9% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, shock absorbers and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 83 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.8% in the 30-60k band and 25.9% in the 150k+ band, a 13.1-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 38.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 59 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 1,019 | 75.7% | 24.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.9% | 171 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.2% | 131 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.2% | 99 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.6% | 71 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 50 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 37 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 22 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.9% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 83 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 76 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 64 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 60 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 54 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 39 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 8 | Wipers | 38 |
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 | 38.8% | 418 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.4% | 295 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.4% | 198 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 140 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.6% | 114 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.6% | 103 |
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 | 94 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 269 | 24.9% |
| 90-120k | 356 | 27.0% |
| 120-150k | 203 | 25.6% |
| 150k+ | 147 | 25.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 228 | 22.8% |
| 2022 | 217 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | 224 | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 212 | 24.5% |
| 2025 | 197 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a Isuzu D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td
- Lighting & signalling (15.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.2% 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 (9.2% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Isuzu D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td?
75.4% of the 1,078 Isuzu D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 24.6% fail rate, across model years 2012–2013.
What does the Isuzu D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.9% of tests, then suspension (12.2%).
How much does mileage affect D-Max Utah Vision D/C Td MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.8% for cars in the 30-60k band and 25.9% for 150k+, a 13.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,078 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.