2018 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Iveco Daily passed 84.4% of its 275 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (16.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.4%) and brakes (8.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), wipers and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 15 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 18.6% in the 90-120k band, a 11.4-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 23 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
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 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.1% | 36 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.4% | 34 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.6% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.9% | 19 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 11 |
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 | 83 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 74 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 46 | 23.9% |
| 90-120k | 43 | 18.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 53 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | 48 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 61 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 65 | 20.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.0% 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 (6.9% 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 2018 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
84.4% of the 275 2018 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by brakes (8.0%).
Does the 2018 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 18.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 275 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.