Iveco Unclassified
VanFrom 1,879 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 81 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 | 81 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 69 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 50 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 37 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 36 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 33 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 29 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 28 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 28 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.8% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43.1% 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 £134.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80.5% | 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 |
| 2019 | 80.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2018 | 80.8% | 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 | 72.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, parking brake inoperative on one side |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 45,964 and 141,337 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 96,407 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Iveco models
| Iveco Daily | 71.2% |
| Iveco Daily 35C14B | 78.6% |
| Iveco Daily 35S11 Mwb | 67.7% |
Common questions
What is the Iveco Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Iveco Unclassified has a 77% MOT pass rate based on 1,879 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Iveco Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Iveco Unclassified is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 81 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Iveco Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Iveco Unclassified is 96,407 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,964 and 141,337 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 77% pass rate and an average repair bill of £134 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.