2013 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
400 MOT tests on the 2013 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 74.3% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 24.7% of the time, so this is 1.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.0% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, rbt (sp) and position lamp — service brake performance alone was recorded 37 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.8% in the 30-60k band and 28.6% in the 150k+ band, a 12.7-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.0% | 76 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 63 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 17 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.5% | 14 |
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 | 37 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 27 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 25 |
| 4 | Wipers | 23 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 17 |
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 | 26.5% | 106 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.3% | 105 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.0% | 72 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.8% | 67 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.3% | 33 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 30 |
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 | 82 | 15.8% |
| 60-90k | 51 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 76 | 27.6% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 31.9% |
| 150k+ | 91 | 28.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 75 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 77 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | 100 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 92 | 28.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Daily
On a 2013 Daily, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.8% 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 (6.5% 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 2013 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
74.3% of the 400 2013 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.0% of tests, followed by brakes (15.8%).
Does the 2013 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.8% in the 30-60k band to 28.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 400 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.