Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles, the 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb (2005)

223 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.5% first-time pass rate

2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb

CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 223 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2005 IVECO DAILY (5,210 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

68.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

31.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.98

Over 8.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

108k

Middle half: 83k–144k

For context

These stats describe 223 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 440 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 80.5%

354

Yellow 7%

Blue 5.9%

Green 2.7%

Silver 2.3%

Red 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

107,889

typical

82,787

low mileage

144,331

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb vehicles fall between 82,787 and 144,331 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 82,787 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 82,787–144,331 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwbs sit.

⚠ Over 194,846 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2005 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwbs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.98

Avg failures per vehicle

12.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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