2022 Jaguar I-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,080 MOT tests, the 2022 Jaguar I-Pace recorded a 94.5% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 7.6% of the time, so this is 2.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 4.3% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 56 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 I-Pace fails 4.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 4.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 220 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 54 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 33 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 8 |
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 | 56 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 39 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 30 |
| 4 | Wipers | 18 |
| 5 | Washers | 14 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 10 |
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 | 22.7% | 1,153 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.1% | 259 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 77 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 76 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 41 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 31 |
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 | 3,113 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,864 | 7.5% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 4.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 191 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 4,876 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 I-Pace
On a 2022 I-Pace, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 Jaguar I-Paces pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 5,080 2022 Jaguar I-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Jaguar I-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.1%).
Does the 2022 I-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 4.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,080 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.