Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17?

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 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17?

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 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17?

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 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles, the 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.4%, 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 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17?

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 70c17 (2012)

298 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.4% first-time pass rate

2012 Iveco Daily 70c17

CarHunch analysed 298 real MOT records for the 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17. 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 298 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

77.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

137k

Middle half: 118k–173k

For context

These stats describe 298 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 298 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,572 Iveco Daily 70c17 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 80.2%

2,064

Blue 7.2%

185

Yellow 2.9%

Silver 2%

Green 1.9%

Orange 1.3%

Black 1.3%

Grey 1.3%

Red 1.2%

Brown 0.3%

Cream 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17 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.

136,919

typical

117,982

low mileage

172,862

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17 vehicles fall between 117,982 and 172,862 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 117,982 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.

✓ 117,982–172,862 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17s sit.

⚠ Over 233,363 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Iveco Daily 70c17 — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Iveco Daily 70c17s are still being driven.

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 — 77% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2019.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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