Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,182 real DVSA MOT tests on the Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb is light unit fault — this model is 18 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,182 MOT tests, 9.36% of all Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include electrical wiring fault (11x the fleet average), structural corrosion (7.6x the fleet average), suspension component damaged or corroded (6.2x the fleet average), and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (6.1x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb'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 3 categories: Lights & Electrics, Bodywork, Suspension. If you're inspecting a Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb 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.
What to check before buying a Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb:
Lights & Electrics — check for light unit fault, electrical wiring fault. Bodywork — check for structural corrosion, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Suspension — check for suspension component damaged or corroded.
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Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb?
Based on 1,182 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is light unit fault — at 18x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include electrical wiring fault and structural corrosion.
Is the Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb reliable based on MOT data?
The Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is light unit fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb most commonly fails on light unit fault and electrical wiring fault. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Iveco Daily 35 C12 Lwb'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.