2017 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 411 MOT tests, the 2017 Iveco Daily recorded an 84.4% pass rate. That is 2.4 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 18.0%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 9.5% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 15 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.8% versus 10.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 12.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 18.2% in 2021 to 14.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.5% | 39 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 23 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 16 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 8 |
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) | 15 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 12 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
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 | 12.2% | 50 |
| 2 | Tyres | 11.7% | 48 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.4% | 47 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 24 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.4% | 14 |
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 | 89 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 118 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 91 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 52 | 19.2% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 75 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 79 | 17.7% |
| 2024 | 88 | 14.8% |
| 2025 | 92 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Daily
On a 2017 Daily, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (9.5% 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 (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2017 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
84.4% of the 411 2017 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Iveco Daily?
Brakes, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.6%).
Does the 2017 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 411 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.