2022 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross passed 91.5% of its 950 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.2%, so the 2022 D-Max V-Cross sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, shock absorbers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 D-Max V-Cross fails 5.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.6% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 37 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 14 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.9% | 199 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 86 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 46 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 24 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 331 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 463 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 128 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 D-Max V-Cross
On a 2022 D-Max V-Cross, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Isuzu D-Max V-Crosss pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 950 2022 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2022 D-Max V-Cross get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 950 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.