Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td (2012)
2012 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td
CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2012 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 D-Max Eiger has a first-time pass rate of 74.2%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 37% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history—well above typical thresholds. That's a reliability red flag for a truck of this age, suggesting electrical, brake, or structural issues are common enough to warrant serious inspection before purchase.
At an average mileage of 73,165 miles, these vehicles are well-used but not exceptionally high-mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 2.93 failures and 20.2 advisories per test. The high advisory count signals that wear and tear is building steadily, so budget for regular maintenance and have any prospective purchase checked by a specialist diesel mechanic, not a general garage.
What to check before buying a 2012 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td vehicles fall between 52,640 and 90,620 miles.
2012 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler Td — Still on the Road
102 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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