Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.

Is the 2021 Iveco Daily reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,295 vehicles, the 2021 Iveco Daily has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Iveco Daily?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Iveco Daily are: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (14.5% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (12.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (12.7% 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 2021 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 (2021)

2,295 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Iveco Daily

CarHunch analysed 2,295 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Iveco Daily is a genuinely reliable workhorse, passing its MOT on the first attempt 88.2% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—with only 7.9% of vehicles ever flagged for a dangerous defect. This is a commercial vehicle that's built to take punishment, and the numbers prove it.

At 53,230 miles median (62,082 average), these Dailys are still relatively young and lightly used for their age, which explains why the failure rate is low at just 0.37 per vehicle. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brakes—the 1.5 advisories per vehicle suggest wear items are starting to show—but overall this is a solid, predictable buy for work or leisure use.

The 2021 Iveco Daily passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.37

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

53k

Middle half: 32k–83k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 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 2,295 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 2,295 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 14.5%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Suspension & steering 12.7%

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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.

Tyre wear 12.2%

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

Brake wear 11.4%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 2,295 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.9% 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%)	2,293	88.9%	0.37

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 2021 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.

53,230

typical

32,233

low mileage

82,900

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Iveco Daily vehicles fall between 32,233 and 82,900 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 32,233 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.

✓ 32,233–82,900 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Iveco Dailys sit.

⚠ Over 111,915 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Iveco Daily — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Iveco Dailys are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,174 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.37

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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