2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Iveco Daily MOT pass rate and common faults

276 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.8%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 276 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  4. Horn: not working4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.9%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Brakes28.6%
  3. Suspension19.6%
  4. Body & chassis15.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Iveco Daily?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2008 Iveco Daily cars passed their MOT first time, across 276 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Iveco Daily?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Iveco Daily reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).