2012 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Iveco Daily passed 78.2% of its 330 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (25.7% fail rate), the 2012 Daily comes out 3.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.4% of tests against 9.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), registration plate lamp(s) and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 22 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.7% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 22.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.4% | 64 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.1% | 20 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.9% | 13 |
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) | 22 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 20 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 17 |
| 5 | Wipers | 16 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 15 |
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 | 22.4% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.9% | 59 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.9% | 59 |
| 4 | Visibility | 15.4% | 51 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 48 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 27 |
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 | 32 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 63 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 68 | 27.9% |
| 150k+ | 66 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 61 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 62 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 75 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 69 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.7% 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 (6.1% 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 2012 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
78.2% of the 330 2012 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.4% of tests, followed by brakes (9.7%).
Does the 2012 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 330 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.