2011 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 691 MOT tests, the 2011 Iveco Daily recorded a 76.4% pass rate. That is 3.1 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 26.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.5% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 51 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.6% in the 30-60k band and 25.9% in the 150k+ band, a 12.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 24.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 128 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 99 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.7% | 46 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 38 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.5% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 22 |
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) | 51 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 42 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 4 | Wipers | 36 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 32 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 26 |
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 | 24.6% | 170 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.3% | 154 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.9% | 96 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 94 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 75 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.5% | 59 |
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 | 44 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 72 | 27.8% |
| 120-150k | 109 | 22.9% |
| 150k+ | 370 | 25.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 141 | 21.3% |
| 2022 | 143 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 148 | 23.6% |
| 2024 | 131 | 24.4% |
| 2025 | 128 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Daily
On a 2011 Daily, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% 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.
- Visibility (6.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2011 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
76.4% of the 691 2011 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests, followed by brakes (14.3%).
Does the 2011 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 30-60k band to 25.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 691 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.