Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 726 vehicles, the 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto (2022)

726 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto

CarHunch analysed 726 real MOT records for the 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 D-MAX DL40 Auto is a reliable proposition, passing its first MOT 88.1% of the time against the UK average of 80%—that's a solid 8-point margin. Only 4.3% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and shouldn't factor into your buying decision.

At an average mileage of 45,174 miles for a two-year-old truck, these examples are running fairly hard but not excessively so. The average vehicle has just 0.13 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance of suspension and wear items rather than structural or mechanical problems—so budget for scheduled servicing and consumables, but this isn't a model that will surprise you with major bills.

The 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 27k–59k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 726 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 726 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	725	93.3%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,715 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 24.3%

902

Blue 17.5%

651

Silver 16.4%

608

Black 16.2%

600

Red 10%

373

White 8.5%

315

Orange 7.2%

266

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

39,637

typical

26,902

low mileage

59,018

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Auto vehicles fall between 26,902 and 59,018 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,902 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 26,902–59,018 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Isuzu D Max Dl40 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 79,674 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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