Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A?

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 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A?

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 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A?

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 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 630 vehicles, the 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, 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 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A?

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 Eurocargo 75e16s S A (2017)

630 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A

CarHunch analysed 630 real MOT records for the 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2017 IVECO EUROCARGO 75E16S is a commercial truck with a severe reliability problem: only 5% pass their MOT first time, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 630 vehicles, the failures aren't safety-critical, but the sheer volume of repeat testing suggests systemic issues with emissions, braking, or mechanical components that plague this model.

At an average mileage of 130,810 km, these trucks are being worked hard, yet they're averaging just 0.02 failures per test—suggesting the problem is intermittent or inspection-sensitive rather than progressive wear. If you're considering this model for commercial use, budget for multiple MOT attempts and factor in downtime; independent inspection of any example before purchase is non-negotiable.

The 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.02

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

105k

Middle half: 66k–170k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 630 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 630 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,235 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 86.4%

3,658

Blue 3.7%

158

Red 3.2%

137

Black 1.6%

Yellow 1.3%

Brown 1.3%

Silver 1%

Grey 0.9%

Green 0.4%

Orange 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A 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.

104,803

typical

65,823

low mileage

169,769

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A vehicles fall between 65,823 and 169,769 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,823 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.

✓ 65,823–169,769 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S As sit.

⚠ Over 229,188 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Iveco Eurocargo 75e16s S As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.02

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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