Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18?

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 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18?

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 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18?

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.

Is the 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 500 vehicles, the 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18?

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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2007 Iveco Daily 65c18

CarHunch analysed 500 real MOT records for the 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 IVECO DAILY is a serious reliability concern: only 6.5% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects have appeared in just 0.2% of vehicles tested, which is not a major red flag, but the catastrophically low pass rate means this van has fundamental durability problems that need addressing.

At nearly 142,000 miles on average, these vehicles are approaching high mileage, yet they're still racking up failures—averaging 0.16 failures and 0.2 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related issues are compounding fast. If you're considering this model, budget heavily for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist, because this generation simply isn't holding up well.

The 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18 has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

73.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

0.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

135k

Middle half: 92k–185k

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.

These stats describe 500 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 500 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,734 Iveco Daily 65c18 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 72.3%

1,253

Yellow 6.5%

112

Blue 6.1%

106

Red 4.9%

Black 2.7%

Grey 2.5%

Silver 2.1%

Green 1.9%

Orange 0.6%

Cream 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18 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.

134,699

typical

92,212

low mileage

184,754

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18 vehicles fall between 92,212 and 184,754 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 92,212 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.

✓ 92,212–184,754 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18s sit.

⚠ Over 249,417 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Iveco Daily 65c18 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2007 Iveco Daily 65c18s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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