2007 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,260 MOT tests, the 2007 Iveco Daily recorded a 73.7% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (29.3% fail rate), the 2007 Daily comes out 3.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.0% of tests against 14.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and wipers — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 96 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Daily fails 25.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 25.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.0% | 227 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 180 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 92 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.3% | 92 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.1% | 77 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.6% | 45 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 96 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 76 |
| 3 | Wipers | 63 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 59 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 55 |
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 | 26.5% | 334 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.9% | 314 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.2% | 267 |
| 4 | Tyres | 15.6% | 197 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 194 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.6% | 134 |
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 | 66 | 25.8% |
| 30-60k | 198 | 26.8% |
| 60-90k | 229 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 241 | 25.7% |
| 120-150k | 224 | 27.7% |
| 150k+ | 297 | 25.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236 | 24.1% |
| 2022 | 264 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 254 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 263 | 28.9% |
| 2025 | 243 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.3% 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 (7.3% 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 2007 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
73.7% of the 1,260 2007 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.0% of tests, followed by brakes (14.3%).
Does the 2007 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.8% in the 0-30k band to 25.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,260 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.