Iveco reliability and common MOT problems by model
Iveco shows a 23.6% combined MOT failure rate across 40,415 tests in Motintel data. Daily has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 23.7%. Daily deserves extra checking at 23.7%.
Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.
Iveco combined failure rate: 23.6% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #42 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest).
Which Iveco models look strongest?
Daily (23.7%)
Which Iveco models need extra caution?
Daily (23.7%)
Most reliable Iveco models in MOT data
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iveco Daily | 23.7% | 38,973 tests | 29,258 vehicles |
Iveco models with the highest MOT failure rates
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iveco Daily | 23.7% | 38,973 tests | 29,258 vehicles |
Common Iveco MOT problem areas
| # | Problem area | MOT notes | Models affected | What to check | High-rate examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corrosion and structure | 14,027 MOT notes | 1 models | Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs. | Iveco Daily |
| 2 | Lights and electrical | 10,671 MOT notes | 1 models | Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying. | Iveco Daily |
| 3 | Suspension and steering | 6,780 MOT notes | 1 models | Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced. | Iveco Daily |
| 4 | Emissions, engine, and exhaust | 5,423 MOT notes | 1 models | Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs. | Iveco Daily |
| 5 | Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors | 5,315 MOT notes | 1 models | Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear. | Iveco Daily |
| 6 | Tyres and wheels | 1,127 MOT notes | 1 models | Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear. | Iveco Daily |
All Iveco model reports
| Model | MOT tests | Vehicles | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 38,973 | 29,258 | 23.7% |
| Unclassified limited data | 1,442 | 1,123 | 20.3% |
Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.