Isuzu Nkr (2007)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.7% first-time pass rate

2007 Isuzu Nkr

CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2007 Isuzu Nkr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 5.3% below UK average
74.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
94,809
typical mileage
62,341–115,048 middle half
34.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.83
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Isuzu Nkr

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.
  • ⚠️ 34.2% 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 2007 Isuzu Nkr 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.

62,341
low mileage
94,809
typical
115,048
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Isuzu Nkr vehicles fall between 62,341 and 115,048 miles.

2007 Isuzu Nkr — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).

93 30 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

13.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.83
Avg failures per vehicle
18.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Isuzu Nkr

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 32.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.6%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 31.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 27.4%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 25.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 25.1%
    Nearside Registration plate lamp not working
  • 23.3%
    Offside Registration plate lamp not working
  • 22.8%
    Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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