2008 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
1,205 MOT tests on the 2008 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 73.0% of them passed. That is 1.8 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 28.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.6% of all tests — 7.5 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and service brake performance — wipers alone was recorded 79 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.7% in the 0-30k band and 28.9% in the 150k+ band, a 12.2-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 28.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 236 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.1% | 146 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.3% | 112 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.1% | 98 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 82 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 42 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 79 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 74 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 73 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 62 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 61 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 58 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.1% | 338 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.6% | 308 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.7% | 249 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.3% | 209 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 203 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.5% | 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 | 54 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 162 | 17.9% |
| 60-90k | 234 | 26.1% |
| 90-120k | 270 | 29.3% |
| 120-150k | 184 | 32.6% |
| 150k+ | 301 | 28.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 231 | 23.8% |
| 2022 | 258 | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 249 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 250 | 30.0% |
| 2025 | 217 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Daily
On a 2008 Daily, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.1% 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.
- 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 2008 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 1,205 2008 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by brakes (12.1%).
Does the 2008 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 28.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,205 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.