2020 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,223 MOT tests, the 2020 Iveco Daily recorded a 95.8% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (13.1% fail rate), the 2020 Daily comes out 8.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.0%) and brakes (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and trailer electrical socket — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Daily fails 3.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.5% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 37 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.3% | 16 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.9% | 11 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 8 |
| 3 | Trailer electrical socket | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 4 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 4 |
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 | 5.0% | 61 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.3% | 40 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 37 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 27 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 22 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.4% | 17 |
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 | 316 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 365 | 5.5% |
| 60-90k | 243 | 5.3% |
| 90-120k | 170 | 1.2% |
| 120-150k | 83 | 2.4% |
| 150k+ | 46 | 6.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 124 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 130 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 335 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 312 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 322 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Daily
On a 2020 Daily, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.3% 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.
- Tyres (0.9% 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 2020 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
95.8% of the 1,223 2020 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by brakes (1.3%).
Does the 2020 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 6.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,223 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.