Iveco Daily MOT Failures
An analysis of 463,974 real DVSA MOT tests on the Iveco Daily — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads. Generations covered: Daily II (1985–1999), Daily III (1999–2014), Daily IV (2014–2024).
Where the Iveco Daily fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Iveco Daily is coil springs broken — this model is 290 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it an extreme outlier for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 463,974 MOT tests, 1.1% of all Iveco Daily tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include fixings missing or insecure (243x the fleet average), abs fault (237x the fleet average), brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective (104x the fleet average), and lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (132x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Iveco Daily's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Suspension, Bodywork, Brakes, Lights & Electrics. If you're inspecting a Iveco Daily before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Iveco Daily's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Iveco Daily specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are fixings missing or insecure (223x the average) and brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective (104x). coil springs broken (99x) and lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not... (91x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Iveco Daily specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are lamp (229x the average) and coil springs broken (136x). fixings missing or insecure (121x) and lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (98x) also appear frequently.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Iveco Daily specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are abs fault (237x the average) and suspension ball joints worn (149x). lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (132x) and sharp bodywork damage (112x) also appear frequently.
The shift from fixings missing or insecure at lower mileages to abs fault at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
Known issues beyond the MOT
An MOT only tests roadworthiness at a single point in time — it won't catch developing faults, intermittent problems, or issues that haven't yet reached the failure threshold. These are the issues that Iveco Daily specialists and owners flag most frequently, drawn from manufacturer technical bulletins, workshop data, and verified owner reports.
Structural corrosion at brake component mounting points Dangerous
The chassis structure around brake component mounting points suffers from accelerated corrosion on commercial Dailys due to road salt exposure and heavy loading cycles. Affects Daily II, Daily III, Daily IV; typical independent garage repair cost is £2,000–£4,000.
Suspension bush and joint excessive wear Major
Commercial Daily vans suffer from accelerated suspension wear due to heavy loading and commercial duty cycles. Affects Daily II, Daily III, Daily IV; typical independent garage repair cost is £300–£800.
Brake fluid warning light malfunction Major
The brake fluid level sensor and warning light system fails at 104.3 times the national fleet average on Daily vans. Affects Daily II, Daily III, Daily IV; typical independent garage repair cost is £80–£150.
Load-sensing valve failure Major
The rear brake load-sensing valve, which adjusts brake pressure based on vehicle loading, fails at 97.4 times the national fleet average on older Daily models. Affects Daily II, Daily III; typical independent garage repair cost is £200–£400.
For the complete picture — including repair costs across independent, specialist, and dealer garages — see the full Iveco Daily common problems breakdown.
What to check before buying a Iveco Daily
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Iveco Daily:
Suspension — check for coil springs broken, suspension ball joints worn. Bodywork — check for fixings missing or insecure, abs fault, sharp bodywork damage. Brakes — check for brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective.
Beyond the MOT items, ask specifically about structural corrosion at brake component mounting points and suspension bush and joint excessive wear. These won't show up on a standard MOT but can be expensive to fix — repairs start from £2,000. A specialist pre-purchase inspection is worth the investment on this model.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. And verify the service history to confirm maintenance has been kept up to schedule. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Iveco Daily MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Iveco Daily?
Based on 463,974 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is coil springs broken — at 290x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include fixings missing or insecure and abs fault.
Is the Iveco Daily reliable based on MOT data?
The Iveco Daily has 18 MOT failure categories above the fleet average. Specialists also flag structural corrosion at brake component mounting points as a concern. A pre-purchase inspection and service history check are recommended.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Iveco Daily most commonly fails on abs fault and suspension ball joints worn. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are fixings missing or insecure and brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective.
How do I check a Iveco Daily's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.