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AO02 HLM

2002 Isuzu Nkr

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

193,403 mi
Last recorded193,403 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Nkr108,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HLM
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 193,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Sep 2025 193,399 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 27 Aug 2025 193,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Aug 2025 193,377 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested wheel has excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

complete chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Mar 2021 191,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2021 191,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2020 191,449 miles

Front Seat belt damaged center seat belt split (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn split in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded rotten bracket (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2019 185,975 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 185,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 184,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 184,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 184,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings PLAY IN BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 181,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 181,442 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 175,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 175,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 168,568 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 156,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 144,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 136,126 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 136,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 102,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,565 miles

offside headlamp (main-beam) corroded

How Reliable is the Isuzu Nkr?

Based on 12,716 MOT tests across 902 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 335
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AO02 HLM is a 2002 Isuzu Nkr in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 HLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Nkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Nkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 HLM is a 2002 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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