2018 Iveco Daily: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Iveco Daily first registered in 2018: we looked at the 150 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 150 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2018 Iveco Daily MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2018 Iveco Daily MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres19% 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.
- Brakes17% 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 electrics16% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors11% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension11% 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.
- Oil and fluid leaks7% 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.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Iveco Daily
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- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Iveco Daily compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 918 | Tyres 7% |
| 2019 | 231 | Lights and electrics 10% |
| 2017 | 227 | Brakes 20% |
| 2016 | 371 | Brakes 21% |
| 2015 | 365 | Brakes 24% |
| 2014 | 210 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 2013 | 213 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2012 | 174 | Lights and electrics 32% |
| 2011 | 451 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2010 | 240 | Suspension 35% |
| 2009 | 375 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 2008 | 728 | Suspension 36% |
| 2007 | 766 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2006 | 918 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2005 | 868 | Brakes 43% |
| 2004 | 584 | Brakes 46% |
| 2003 | 415 | Brakes 49% |
| 2002 | 312 | Brakes 53% |
| 2001 | 357 | Brakes 50% |
| 2000 | 248 | Brakes 55% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Iveco Daily cars first registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score