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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles, the 2022 Isuzu D Max has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Isuzu D Max?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Isuzu D Max are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11.7% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (11% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2022)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Isuzu D Max

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2022 Isuzu D Max. 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 Isuzu D-Max passes its MOT on the first attempt 85.3% of the time, outperforming the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 7.6% of vehicles—making it a dependable choice for a relatively new pickup. With an average of only 0.23 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle, these trucks are encountering minimal problems during testing.

At 37,379 miles average, these vehicles are running fairly light for their age, which explains the strong pass rates and low fault counts. If you're considering a used 2022 D-Max, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the advisory areas (likely suspension or wear items) rather than worrying about structural or safety failures.

We have limited data for the 2022 Isuzu D Max — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

36k

Middle half: 26k–47k

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These stats describe 158 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 158 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 12%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 11%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 3.4%

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Suspension & steering 3%

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush · Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Isuzu D Max

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Isuzu D Max 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.

35,765

typical

25,532

low mileage

47,426

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Isuzu D Max vehicles fall between 25,532 and 47,426 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,532 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.

✓ 25,532–47,426 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Isuzu D Maxs sit.

⚠ Over 64,025 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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