2009 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 644 MOT tests, the 2009 Iveco Daily recorded a 75.6% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 28.3% of the time, so this is 3.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.0%) and brakes (13.2%) 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 55 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.8% in the 0-30k band and 26.5% in the 150k+ band, a 15.7-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 21.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.6% in 2021 to 23.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 103 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 85 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 44 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.1% | 39 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 22 |
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 | 55 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 46 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 26 |
| 5 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 25 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 25 |
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 | 21.4% | 138 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 136 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 19.3% | 124 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.6% | 107 |
| 5 | Tyres | 15.1% | 97 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.0% | 45 |
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 | 74 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 140 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 91 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 108 | 31.5% |
| 120-150k | 98 | 31.6% |
| 150k+ | 132 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 121 | 25.6% |
| 2022 | 120 | 22.5% |
| 2023 | 119 | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 144 | 27.1% |
| 2025 | 140 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.2% 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 (6.8% 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 2009 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
75.6% of the 644 2009 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by brakes (13.2%).
Does the 2009 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 26.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 644 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.