2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Iveco Daily MOT pass rate and common faults

341 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 341 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.2%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  8. Horn: not working3.8%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.5%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.9%
  2. Brakes39.3%
  3. Suspension18.8%
  4. Body & chassis16.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Tyres3.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.5%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%

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 2005 Iveco Daily?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2005 Iveco Daily cars passed their MOT first time, across 341 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Iveco Daily?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Iveco Daily reliable at MOT time?

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