2019 Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L Diesel · WA19 KUD

The 2019 Isuzu D-MAX holds a current MOT certificate issued on 23 March 2026, passing at 25,432 miles. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a minor, recurring suspension issue that warrants attention. In the most recent test, the tester flagged slightly worn rear shock absorber bushes on both sides and noted slight external damage to both rear shock absorber casings. These are advisory-level items, not failures, yet their persistence suggests the rear suspension has drawn the tester's eye for two consecutive years without a clear repair. The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the pattern indicates a slow-developing wear condition rather than a sudden mechanical failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 25,432 miles today, it has accumulated roughly 3,633 miles per year since new. The MOT record shows steady but modest annual use: 10,657 miles in February 2022, 15,008 in March 2023, 18,402 in March 2024, 22,487 in March 2025, and 25,432 in March 2026. That is an annual increment of between roughly 3,300 and 4,100 miles, consistent with light commercial or rural use rather than high-mileage hauling. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT entries align with a predictable yearly cycle. The recurring rear shock absorber advisories are the most significant mechanical signal in this history. A worn bush on the nearside rear was first noted in March 2025 at 22,487 miles and reappeared in March 2026 alongside a matching offside wear point and casing damage on both sides. This progression from a single-side advisory to a bilateral condition over twelve months suggests the bushes are deteriorating in tandem, likely from age and use rather than a one-off impact. External casing damage raises the possibility of stone ingress or minor corrosion compromising the shock body. A prospective buyer should have the rear suspension inspected on a ramp, checking for play in the bushes, oil misting or weeping from the shock absorbers, and any corrosion around the mounting points. Tyre wear patterns on the rear axle should also be examined, as worn bushes can accelerate uneven tread wear. Beyond the rear suspension, the MOT record is largely clean, with no braking, emissions, or structural defects flagged across five consecutive tests. The low mileage and absence of serious advisories point to a vehicle that has been lightly used and reasonably maintained. Still, a vehicle standing idle for extended periods can develop issues that MOT does not fully capture, such as perished rubber components, stale fuel, or surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components. A test drive over varied road surfaces, paying attention to rear-end clunks, vague damping, and any pulling under braking, would complement the paper record and confirm whether the flagged shock wear has progressed beyond advisory level.