2006 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate: 61.1% (1,629 tests)
Is the 2006 Rodeo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.0% -3.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 59.3% -4.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.6% -1.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2006 Rodeo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 738 | 27.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 509 | 18.7% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 508 | 18.6% |
| 4 | Brakes | 411 | 15.1% |
| 5 | Steering | 190 | 7.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 154 | 5.6% |
All Rodeo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,502 | 63.6% | -0.9 pts | 133,686 |
| 2006 (this page) | 1,629 | 61.1% | -3.3 pts | 135,564 |
| 2007 | 1,647 | 62.1% | -3.0 pts | 130,474 |
| 2010 | 2,624 | 61.9% | -5.4 pts | 116,262 |
| 2011 | 2,069 | 65.6% | -3.5 pts | 107,927 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 61.1% of their MOT tests (1,629 tests, 2023–2025), -3.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 135,564 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 Rodeo?
The median tested example shows 135,564 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.