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2006 Isuzu N-series — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age

20 years
Current Age
50.0%
Latest Pass Rate
350
Total Tests (All Years)
129,429 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Compared to Average at Age 11

This car: 50.0%
Average: 56.2%

⚠️ 6.2% below average (14777 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2006 Isuzu N-series as it ages.

3 yrs72.3%
4 yrs63.6%
5 yrs75.6%
6 yrs57.1%
7 yrs66.7%
8 yrs41.2%
9 yrs57.1%
10 yrs54.8%
11 yrs50.0%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 11 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
3 yrs72.3%47
4 yrs63.6%44
5 yrs75.6%45
6 yrs57.1%42
7 yrs66.7%42
8 yrs41.2%34
9 yrs57.1%35
10 yrs54.8%31
11 yrs50.0%30

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2006 Isuzu N-series pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows declining over 9 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2017 (11 yrs)50%30
2016 (10 yrs)54.8%31
2015 (9 yrs)57.1%35
2014 (8 yrs)41.2%34
2013 (7 yrs)66.7%42
2012 (6 yrs)57.1%42
2011 (5 yrs)75.6%45
2010 (4 yrs)63.6%44
2009 (3 yrs)72.3%47

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009
72.3%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 47Avg Mileage 53,555Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 17.0%
2010High Fail Rate
63.6%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 44Avg Mileage 63,612Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 22.7%
2011
75.6%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 45Avg Mileage 77,645Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 17.8%
2012High Fail Rate
57.1%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 42Avg Mileage 79,428Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 23.8%
2013
66.7%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 42Avg Mileage 89,330Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 54.8%
2014High Fail Rate
41.2%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 34Avg Mileage 105,700Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 82.4%
2015High Fail Rate
57.1%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 35Avg Mileage 109,891Top Failure Suspension — 54.3%
2016High Fail Rate
54.8%
Age (yrs) 10Tests 31Avg Mileage 110,376Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 80.6%
2017High Fail Rate
50.0%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 30Avg Mileage 129,429Top Failure Suspension — 103.3%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2006 Isuzu N-series, with age trends.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
46.4%
↑ Increases with age
Brakes
37.6%
↑ Increases with age
Suspension
36.5%
↑ Increases with age
Tyres
28.3%
↑ Increases with age
Steering
22.9%
↑ Increases with age

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment17.0% (3 yrs)66.7% (11 yrs)
+49.7%
🔴 ↑
Brakes6.4% (3 yrs)43.3% (11 yrs)
+36.9%
🔴 ↑
Tyres6.4% (3 yrs)33.3% (11 yrs)
+26.9%
🔴 ↑

Other Manufacture Years

Looking for the best year to buy? See the full comparison on the Isuzu N-series page →

About This Data

This page shows how Isuzu N-series cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2017, covering 350 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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