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K629 VKR

2002 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

266,905 mi
Last recorded266,905 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Bighorn153,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 VKR
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 266,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 266,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 266,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 266,905 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 266,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 266,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 266,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 3 Sep 2021 266,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2020 266,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 266,905 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack at offside (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 266,905 miles

Oil leak engine and differential ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

crack in n/s lower edge of screen

Fail 6 Feb 2018 266,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine and differential ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

crack in n/s lower edge of screen

Pass 9 Feb 2017 266,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak from engine and nose of differential ()

crack in n/s lower edge of screen

Pass 29 Jan 2016 266,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 265,693 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 5 Feb 2015 265,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 6 Feb 2014 262,657 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 259,936 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 257,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 257,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 255,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 252,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 252,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 250,364 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 250,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 232,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2007 232,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 214,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2005 196,501 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 196,501 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 196,101 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn?

Based on 13,306 MOT tests across 1,049 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,049
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 684
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 353
constant velocity joint gaiter split 351
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K629 VKR is a 2002 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 153,395 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 Bighorn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K629 VKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K629 VKR registered?

K629 VKR is a 2002 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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