Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 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 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 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 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 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 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

43% 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 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 765 vehicles, the 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.3%, 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 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 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 35s12 Mwb (2008)

765 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.3% first-time pass rate

2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb

CarHunch analysed 765 real MOT records for the 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 IVECO DAILY 35S12 MWB is a notably unreliable proposition: its first-time MOT pass rate of 64.4% sits well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 43% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a serious red flag for a commercial van where brake or steering failures carry real safety consequences. The diesel engine offers no advantage (64.6% pass rate), so fuel type isn't a differentiator.

At 125,000 miles median mileage for a 16-year-old van, these vehicles are heavily used workhorses, and the damage shows: owners face an average of 3.88 failures and nearly 20 advisories per MOT, indicating chronic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated faults. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist focus on brakes, suspension, and steering geometry—these vans demand professional oversight, not casual ownership.

The 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb has a below-average first-time pass rate (67.3% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ 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

67.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

42.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.88

Over 11.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

125k

Middle half: 97k–149k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 19.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 765 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 765 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 42.6% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	762	67.3%	3.89

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,344 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 82.4%

1,932

Yellow 5.9%

139

Green 4.6%

108

Blue 2.8%

Silver 2.1%

Red 1%

Black 0.4%

Grey 0.3%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 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.

125,082

typical

97,192

low mileage

149,291

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb vehicles fall between 97,192 and 149,291 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 97,192 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.

✓ 97,192–149,291 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwbs sit.

⚠ Over 201,542 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 17% of 2008 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwbs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% 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

11.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.88

Avg failures per vehicle

19.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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