2014 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 374 MOT tests, the 2014 Iveco Daily recorded an 82.6% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (23.3% fail rate), the 2014 Daily comes out 5.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.1%) and brakes (11.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.3% once past 150k — 4.2× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 21.1% 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 | 13.1% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 42 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 15 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 18 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 18 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Parking brake performance | 12 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 12 |
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 | 21.1% | 79 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 60 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.9% | 52 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.2% | 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 | 41 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 71 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 44 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 20.6% |
| 120-150k | 51 | 29.4% |
| 150k+ | 64 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59 | 15.3% |
| 2022 | 70 | 18.6% |
| 2023 | 75 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 87 | 20.7% |
| 2025 | 83 | 15.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.2% 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.
- Suspension (4.0% 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 2014 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
82.6% of the 374 2014 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests, followed by brakes (11.2%).
Does the 2014 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 20.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 374 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.