Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td reliable?

Based on MOT data from 606 vehicles, the 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td (2012)

606 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td

CarHunch analysed 606 real MOT records for the 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 D-Max Yukon has a 76.7% first-time pass rate, sitting 3.3 points below the UK average, which suggests slightly above-average reliability issues for its age. More concerning is that nearly 31% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history—a notably high figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At around 79,000 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old truck, these are relatively well-used examples, yet they're accumulating an average of 2.7 failures and 18 advisories per test, indicating wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before buying, have an independent mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and emissions systems specifically, as these are the weak points showing up repeatedly across the cohort.

The 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td has a decent first-time pass rate (77.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.7

Over 11.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

79k

Middle half: 61k–97k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 18 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 606 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 606 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	605	77.9%	2.7

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,280 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 19.1%

244

Grey 17.6%

225

Blue 15.8%

202

Black 15.6%

200

Red 14.8%

190

White 10.2%

131

Green 6.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

79,334

typical

60,882

low mileage

97,026

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td vehicles fall between 60,882 and 97,026 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,882 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 60,882–97,026 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Tds sit.

⚠ Over 130,985 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2012 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler Tds are still active.

353 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.7

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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