2022 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,899 MOT tests, the 2022 Toyota Hilux recorded a 90.2% pass rate. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail 11.0% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.1%) and brakes (5.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 290 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 13.3% versus 7.6%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 355 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 343 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 214 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.1% | 144 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 70 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 57 |
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 | 290 |
| 2 | Wipers | 218 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 135 |
| 4 | Lever | 66 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 64 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 60 |
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 | 14.6% | 1,011 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 747 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 324 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.6% | 317 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 198 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 77 |
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 | 2,475 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 3,083 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,065 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 241 | 11.6% |
| 120-150k | 30 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 140 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 6,752 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Hilux
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.0% 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.
- Visibility (3.1% 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 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 6,899 2022 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (5.0%).
Does the 2022 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,899 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.