2016 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
745 MOT tests on the 2016 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 86.0% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 19.4% of the time, so this is 5.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests against 7.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 39 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 16.2% in the 150k+ band, a 10.4-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 15.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 84 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 53 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 26 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 22 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.1% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 14 |
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 | 39 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 24 |
| 3 | Wipers | 19 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 16 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 13 |
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 | 15.2% | 113 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.7% | 80 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.6% | 79 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 52 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.4% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 154 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 150 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 114 | 16.7% |
| 90-120k | 89 | 22.5% |
| 120-150k | 83 | 18.1% |
| 150k+ | 154 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 184 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 135 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 135 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 144 | 16.0% |
| 2025 | 147 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.1% 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 (3.5% 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 2016 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
86.0% of the 745 2016 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests, followed by brakes (7.1%).
Does the 2016 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 745 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.