2006 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
1,586 MOT tests on the 2006 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 73.0% of them passed. That is 2.6 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.9%) and brakes (16.3%) 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 component mounting prescribed areas — service brake performance alone was recorded 124 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.8% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 284 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 259 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.3% | 147 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.5% | 134 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 93 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 51 |
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 | 124 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 124 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 84 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 84 |
| 5 | Wipers | 83 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 78 |
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 | 29.4% | 467 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.9% | 426 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.6% | 342 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 292 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.8% | 267 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.9% | 126 |
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 | 98 | 19.4% |
| 30-60k | 238 | 23.9% |
| 60-90k | 250 | 23.2% |
| 90-120k | 286 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 249 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 446 | 31.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 289 | 25.3% |
| 2022 | 347 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 323 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 324 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 303 | 27.1% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Daily
On a 2006 Daily, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (16.3% 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.
- Suspension (9.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2006 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 1,586 2006 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by brakes (16.3%).
Does the 2006 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 0-30k band to 31.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,586 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.