2015 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Iveco Daily passed 82.9% of its 686 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 21.5% of the time, so this is 4.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (11.4%) and lighting & signalling (10.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, rbt (sp) and parking brake performance — service brake performance alone was recorded 42 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.5% versus 4.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 17.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 11.4% | 78 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 71 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.4% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 18 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.3% | 16 |
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 | 42 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 37 |
| 3 | Parking brake performance | 26 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 19 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 19 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.6% | 121 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.9% | 102 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.0% | 89 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 52 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 43 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 40 |
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 | 84 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 152 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 152 | 21.7% |
| 90-120k | 89 | 16.9% |
| 120-150k | 73 | 19.2% |
| 150k+ | 135 | 21.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 132 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 125 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 130 | 15.4% |
| 2024 | 155 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 144 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Daily
On a 2015 Daily, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (11.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (10.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.4% 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 2015 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
82.9% of the 686 2015 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Iveco Daily?
Brakes, recorded in 11.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.3%).
Does the 2015 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 21.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 686 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.