2000 Iveco Daily: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2000 Iveco Daily?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2000 Iveco Daily than on all cars registered in 2000.

• Braking performance3× usual
  Iveco Daily

  23% All 2000 cars

  7.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 15.7%, against 3.6% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Chassis rust or damage4× usual
  Iveco Daily

  20.2% All 2000 cars

  5.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.5%, against 1.8% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

• Number plate lights2.9× usual
  Iveco Daily

  16.5% All 2000 cars

  5.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.1%, against 1.4% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

• Ball joint2.4× usual
  Iveco Daily

  13.7% All 2000 cars

  5.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.4%, against 2.2% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

Common 2000 Iveco Daily MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2000 Iveco Daily MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  55% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  46% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  42% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Rust and bodywork
  29% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  24% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

• Tyres
  19% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Iveco Daily

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 3× as often on the 2000 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the chassis rust or damage? (Flagged at MOT 4× as often on the 2000 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the number plate lights? (Flagged at MOT 2.9× as often on the 2000 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?