2019 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
307 MOT tests on the 2019 Iveco Daily are in this dataset, and 89.6% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 15.1% of the time, so this is 4.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 6.2% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and outline marker lamp — wipers alone was recorded 8 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 10.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 19 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.3% | 7 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 7 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 8 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 7 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 4 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 3 |
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 | 10.1% | 31 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 21 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.6% | 8 |
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 | 150 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 109 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 75 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 72 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 76 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Daily
On a 2019 Daily, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.3% 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 (2.3% 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 2019 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 307 2019 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.3%).
Does the 2019 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 307 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.