At a Glance
The Iveco Daily has 79 identified common problems across 5 generations (1978–present), with the Mk4 (2006-2014) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 784K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Iveco Daily common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Iveco Daily generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Mk1
Most common MOT failure: Brake performance below minimum
Mk2
Top issue: Leaf spring broken or corroded
Mk3
Top issue: Brake hydraulic component worn
Mk4
Top issue: Parking brake performance below minimum
Mk5
Top issue: Outline marker lamp not working
Most Common Iveco Daily MOT Failures
Every reason Iveco Daily vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number plate lamp not working | 10.66% |
| 2 | Brake performance below minimum | 9.87% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 9.00% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 5.82% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | 3.55% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 3.48% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.34% |
| 8 | Exhaust system fault | 2.87% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 2.83% |
| 10 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 2.83% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.53% |
| 12 | Rear lamp not working | 2.42% |
| 13 | Position lamp not working | 2.32% |
| 14 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.15% |
| 15 | Indicator fault | 2.13% |
| 16 | Fog lamp not working | 1.95% |
| 17 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.92% |
| 18 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.84% |
| 19 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.70% |
| 20 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.49% |
| 21 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.42% |
| 22 | Track rod end worn | 1.40% |
| 23 | Chassis condition | 1.34% |
| 24 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.30% |
| 25 | Headlamp fault | 1.20% |
| 26 | Parking brake condition | 1.19% |
| 27 | Seat belt condition | 0.95% |
| 28 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.82% |
| 29 | Airbag warning light on | 0.79% |
| 30 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.78% |
| 31 | Horn not working | 0.77% |
| 32 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.76% |
| 33 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.68% |
| 34 | ABS fault | 0.66% |
| 35 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.65% |
| 36 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.64% |
| 37 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.49% |
| 38 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.45% |
| 39 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.39% |
| 40 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.35% |
| 41 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.34% |
| 42 | Steering rack fault | 0.33% |
| 43 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.31% |
| 44 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.31% |
| 45 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.30% |
| 46 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.27% |
| 47 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.27% |
| 48 | Brake fluid leak | 0.24% |
| 49 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.23% |
| 50 | Front suspension fault | 0.21% |
| 51 | Brake lever fault | 0.21% |
| 52 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.20% |
| 53 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.20% |
| 54 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.20% |
| 55 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.19% |
| 56 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.18% |
| 57 | Electrical switch fault | 0.17% |
| 58 | Brake pedal fault | 0.17% |
| 59 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.15% |
| 60 | Steering operation fault | 0.15% |
| 61 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.15% |
| 62 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.14% |
| 63 | Brake caliper fault | 0.13% |
| 64 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.13% |
| 65 | Rear suspension fault | 0.12% |
| 66 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.12% |
| 67 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.11% |
| 68 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.11% |
| 69 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.10% |
| 70 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.10% |
| 71 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.10% |
| 72 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.09% |
| 73 | Steering free play excessive | 0.09% |
| 74 | Propshaft fault | 0.08% |
| 75 | Engine oil leak | 0.08% |
| 76 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.08% |
| 77 | Body security fault | 0.07% |
| 78 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.07% |
| 79 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.06% |
| 80 | Towbar fault | 0.06% |
| 81 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 82 | Front passenger door fault | 0.06% |
| 83 | Steering column fault | 0.05% |
| 84 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.05% |
| 85 | Spare wheel fault | 0.05% |
| 86 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 87 | Steering coupling worn | 0.05% |
| 88 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Driver door fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 91 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 92 | Driver seat fault | 0.04% |
| 93 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 94 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.03% |
| 95 | Universal joint worn | 0.03% |
| 96 | Drag link end worn | 0.03% |
| 97 | Driveshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 99 | Speedometer fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 102 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 103 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.03% |
| 104 | Additional braking device fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 106 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 107 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.02% |
| 108 | Dropside damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 109 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 110 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.02% |
| 112 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 113 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 114 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 115 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 116 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 117 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 118 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 119 | Steering shaft fault | 0.02% |
| 120 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 121 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 122 | Brake valve fault | 0.02% |
| 123 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 125 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 126 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 127 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.01% |
| 128 | Spring saddle corroded | 0.01% |
| 129 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | 0.01% |
| 130 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 131 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 132 | Leaf spring slipper worn | 0.01% |
| 133 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.01% |
| 134 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 135 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 136 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 137 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 138 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 140 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 145 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Coil spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 148 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 149 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 150 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 162 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 164 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 169 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 170 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 172 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 176 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 177 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | <0.01% |
| 179 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 180 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 181 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 184 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 185 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 187 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 188 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 190 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 192 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 194 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 195 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 196 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 197 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 198 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 199 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 200 | Chain drive fault | <0.01% |
| 201 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 202 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 203 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 203 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Iveco Daily MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Iveco Daily, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Iveco Daily problems?
Based on analysis of 784K Iveco Daily MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 79 identified common problems across 5 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake hydraulic component worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Iveco Daily generation has the most problems?
The Iveco Daily Mk4 (2006-2014) (2006–2014) has the highest number of identified common problems (90). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Iveco Daily?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Iveco Daily owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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