2010 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
424 MOT tests on the 2010 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 75.9% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 3.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests against 12.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, rbt (sp) and service brake performance — pins and bushes alone was recorded 36 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.6% in the 30-60k band and 31.9% in the 150k+ band, a 23.3-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.3% | 52 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.4% | 44 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 35 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 36 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 32 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 25 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 20 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 6 | Linkage pins and bushes | 18 |
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 | 27.4% | 116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.7% | 92 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.9% | 63 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.7% | 58 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 55 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.7% | 41 |
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 | 58 | 8.6% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 57 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 80 | 26.3% |
| 150k+ | 138 | 31.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 82 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 77 | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 89 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 95 | 29.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 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 (12.3% 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 (10.4% 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 2010 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
75.9% of the 424 2010 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by brakes (12.3%).
Does the 2010 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 30-60k band to 31.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 424 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.