Iveco Daily MOT pass rate & common failures
The Iveco Daily appears in 17,364 MOT tests spanning model years 1984–2024, and 75.2% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (26.3% fail rate), the Daily comes out 1.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
Best and worst Daily years
Ranked across Daily years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2020 cars pass 95.8% of the time while 2005 cars manage 68.5%, a 27.3-point spread.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.4%) and brakes (14.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, rbt (sp) and headlamp aim — service brake performance alone was recorded 1,390 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.5% in the 0-30k band and 30.4% in the 150k+ band, a 18.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 26.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.8% in 2021 to 23.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Daily model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 85 | 58.8% | 41.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 208 | 66.8% | 33.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 190 | 65.8% | 34.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 164 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 603 | 62.7% | 37.3% | Brakes |
| 2001 | 802 | 69.0% | 31.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 670 | 68.2% | 31.8% | Brakes |
| 2003 | 945 | 66.3% | 33.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 1,078 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 1,815 | 68.5% | 31.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 1,586 | 73.0% | 27.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,260 | 73.7% | 26.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 1,205 | 73.0% | 27.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 644 | 75.6% | 24.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 424 | 75.9% | 24.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 691 | 76.4% | 23.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 330 | 78.2% | 21.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 400 | 74.3% | 25.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 374 | 82.6% | 17.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 686 | 82.9% | 17.1% | Brakes |
| 2016 | 745 | 86.0% | 14.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 411 | 84.4% | 15.6% | Brakes |
| 2018 | 275 | 84.4% | 15.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 307 | 89.6% | 10.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 1,223 | 95.8% | 4.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 112 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 42 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 3,014 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.8% | 2,577 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 1,310 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.5% | 1,300 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 961 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.9% | 508 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.3% | 406 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 402 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 1,390 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 1,248 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 902 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 884 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 870 |
| 6 | Wipers | 771 |
| 7 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 741 |
| 8 | Chassis condition | 684 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 26.3% | 4,574 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.8% | 4,124 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.7% | 2,907 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.6% | 2,533 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 2,426 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.9% | 1,900 |
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 | 1,669 | 11.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,851 | 18.4% |
| 60-90k | 2,713 | 24.4% |
| 90-120k | 2,996 | 26.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,643 | 29.1% |
| 150k+ | 4,350 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,305 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 3,461 | 25.7% |
| 2023 | 3,528 | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 3,620 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 3,450 | 23.8% |
What to check before buying a Iveco Daily
- Lighting & signalling (17.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.8% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Iveco Daily?
75.2% of the 17,364 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 24.8% fail rate, across model years 1984–2024.
What does the Iveco Daily most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.4% of tests, then brakes (14.8%).
Which Daily years are best and worst for MOT results?
2020 has the best pass rate at 95.8% and 2005 the weakest at 68.5%, from 1,223 and 1,815 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Daily MOT results?
Fail rates run at 11.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 30.4% for 150k+, a 18.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,364 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.