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

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?

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?

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 2012 Iveco Daily vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

37% 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 2012 Iveco Daily reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,954 vehicles, the 2012 Iveco Daily has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Iveco Daily?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Iveco Daily are: Oil leak, but not excessive (37.9% of vehicles), Parking brake efficiency below requirements (33.8% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (27.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Iveco Daily?

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 (2012)

1,954 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.9% first-time pass rate

2012 Iveco Daily

CarHunch analysed 1,954 real MOT records for the 2012 Iveco Daily. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 IVECO DAILY struggles relative to the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.7% against the national benchmark of 80%—a meaningful gap for a commercial vehicle now 12 years old. More concerning is that over one-third of these vehicles (36.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable thresholds and should make any potential buyer pause.

These Dailies are running at a median mileage of 124,359 miles, which is high but unsurprising for a workhorse van; the real red flag is the average of 2.72 failures per vehicle and 14.9 advisories, suggesting structural issues and incremental wear that accumulate quickly. If you're considering a 2012 Daily, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension and structural integrity—don't rely on a recent MOT pass alone.

The 2012 Iveco Daily has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.9% 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

74.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

36.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.72

Over 9.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

124k

Middle half: 92k–158k

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 14.9 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 1,954 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,954 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 37.9%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' · …

Brake wear 33.8%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 19.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 14.7%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Based on MOT data from 1,954 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 36.8% 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%)	1,952	74.9%	2.72

Colour Breakdown

Based on 75,943 Iveco Daily vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 82.4%

62,608

Blue 4.9%

3,714

Red 3.5%

2,691

Yellow 2.8%

2,109

Green 1.6%

1,200

Silver 1.4%

1,101

Black 1.1%

855

Grey 1.1%

846

Brown 0.5%

344

Orange 0.3%

249

Cream 0.2%

142

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Iveco Daily 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.

124,359

typical

92,242

low mileage

158,068

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Iveco Daily vehicles fall between 92,242 and 158,068 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 92,242 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.

✓ 92,242–158,068 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Iveco Dailys sit.

⚠ Over 213,391 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 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 42% of 2012 Iveco Dailys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 687 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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

9.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.72

Avg failures per vehicle

14.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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