Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Isuzu D-Max Reliability

The Isuzu D-Max (current generation) scores 57/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA data.

Composite Score
57
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · latest 2024
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2021 · 2024 report · n=39945
39,945 UK MOT tests · overall 23.7% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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59
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2009–2020 · 2023 report · n=26517
26,517 UK MOT tests · overall 22.8% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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54
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 39,945 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 35 yrs
49
16.8% fail vs 10.9% fleet
9,173 tests
Age 69 yrs
59
24.6% fail vs 19.2% fleet
24,501 tests
Age 1014 yrs
73
30.1% fail vs 32.1% fleet
6,271 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Registration plate lamp(s)
3,854
27.4%
#2
Shock absorbers
3,568
25.4%
#3
Rear fog lamp
2,255
16.0%
#4
Position lamp
2,208
15.7%
#5
Rigid brake pipes
2,180
15.5%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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