Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb
VanFrom 837 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, caused 83 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 83 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 67 |
| 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 | 64 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 47 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 41 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 41 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 37 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 36 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 33 |
| audible warning inoperative | 29 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 30.8% of Daily 35S12 Mwb failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £168.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66% | 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, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2008 | 57.4% | 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 |
| 2007 | 59.6% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Daily 35S12 Mwbs tested had between 115,316 and 170,167 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 152,703 median miles, the Daily 35S12 Mwb has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Iveco models
| Iveco Daily | 71.2% |
| Iveco Unclassified | 77% |
| Iveco Daily 35C14B | 78.6% |
| Iveco Daily 35S11 Mwb | 67.7% |
Common questions
What is the Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb MOT pass rate?
The Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb has a 61.2% MOT pass rate based on 837 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb?
The most common MOT failure on the Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, which caused 83 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb is 152,703 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 115,316 and 170,167 miles.
Buying a used Daily 35S12 Mwb?
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 61.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £168 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 30.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
Van insurance works differently to car insurance. Make sure you're comparing like-for-like quotes for your use case. Compare van insurance.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
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.