Iveco Daily
VanFrom 49,910 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Dailys fare better: 2021 models pass at 85% vs 64.3% for 2001.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 2,604 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,604 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,519 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2,147 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,160 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1,158 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,148 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1,088 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 1,033 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 998 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 941 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.1% of Daily failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Daily passes its MOT 79.9% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 73.4%, a 6.5 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 67.5%. With an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Daily that's past its third birthday.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 79.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 75.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2018 | 76.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
21 earlier years
| 2017 | 74.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2016 | 73.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 70.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2014 | 66.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 67.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 67.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 66.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 64.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2009 | 64.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2008 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2007 | 63.5% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2006 | 66.1% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 60.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2004 | 62.8% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 60.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 62.6% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 64.3% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 62.8% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1999 | 71.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1998 | 66% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1997 | 63.8% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dailys tested had between 88,349 and 159,211 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,003 median miles, the Daily has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Iveco Daily MOT pass rate?
The Iveco Daily has a 71.2% MOT pass rate based on 49,910 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Iveco Daily?
The most common MOT failure on the Iveco Daily is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 2,604 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Iveco Daily at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Iveco Daily is 100,003 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 88,349 and 159,211 miles.
Buying a used Daily?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.