2001 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
802 MOT tests on the 2001 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 69.0% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (29.8% fail rate), the 2001 Daily comes out 1.3pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 24.2% of tests against 21.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, integral vehicle structure condition and chassis condition — service brake performance alone was recorded 96 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2001 Daily fails 29.3% of the time in the 30-60k band and 32.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.2% in 2021 to 27.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 24.2% | 194 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 169 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 87 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.1% | 81 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.9% | 55 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.2% | 34 |
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 | 96 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 93 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 75 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 72 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 72 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 59 |
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 | 40.8% | 327 |
| 2 | Suspension | 35.7% | 286 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 27.3% | 219 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 22.4% | 180 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.8% | 151 |
| 6 | Tyres | 16.0% | 128 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 106 | 29.3% |
| 60-90k | 124 | 35.5% |
| 90-120k | 182 | 29.7% |
| 120-150k | 134 | 29.8% |
| 150k+ | 223 | 32.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 173 | 31.2% |
| 2022 | 176 | 30.1% |
| 2023 | 173 | 34.1% |
| 2024 | 147 | 31.3% |
| 2025 | 133 | 27.8% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 24.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (24.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (21.1% 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 (10.8% 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
How many 2001 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
69.0% of the 802 2001 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 24.2% of tests, followed by brakes (21.1%).
Does the 2001 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.3% in the 30-60k band to 32.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 802 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.