2022 Toyota Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 556 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 87.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.1% in the 90-120k group versus 12.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 38 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.5% | 36 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.6% | 20 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 6 |
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 | 40 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 5 | Electronic stability control | 9 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 9 |
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 | 20.1% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 52 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 33 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 7 |
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 | 158 | 12.0% |
| 30-60k | 258 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 101 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 17.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.5% 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.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
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 Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcbs pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 556 2022 Toyota Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by brakes (6.5%).
Does the 2022 Hilux Icon D-4D 4Wd Dcb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 556 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.