Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Iveco Daily 65c18 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 612 vehicles, the 2008 Iveco Daily 65c18 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.2%, 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 2008 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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Iveco Daily 65c18 (2008)

612 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.2% first-time pass rate

2008 Iveco Daily 65c18

CarHunch analysed 612 real MOT records for the 2008 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 2008 Iveco Daily 65C18 is a serious reliability concern: just 8.4% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning 91 out of 100 of these vans fail their MOT on the first attempt. With a dangerous defect rate of 0.7%, these are rare, but the overwhelming failure rate points to chronic structural or mechanical issues that make this model fundamentally problematic as a used buy.

At nearly 100,000 miles median mileage for a 16-year-old van, these vehicles have been worked hard, and the data confirms it—they average 0.23 failures and 0.4 advisories per test, suggesting expensive repeat repairs are the norm. If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate remedial work and expect ongoing maintenance costs; a professional pre-purchase inspection by a diesel van specialist is not optional, it's essential.

The 2008 Iveco Daily 65c18 has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.2% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

73.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

100k

Middle half: 52k–152k

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 612 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 612 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	610	73.1%	0.23

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 2008 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.

99,905

typical

52,454

low mileage

151,794

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Iveco Daily 65c18 vehicles fall between 52,454 and 151,794 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,454 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.

✓ 52,454–151,794 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Iveco Daily 65c18s sit.

⚠ Over 204,921 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 65c18 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2008 Iveco Daily 65c18s are still active.

28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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