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Iveco-ford 59-12 MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 44 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 43.2%.

56.8%
Pass Rate
43.2%
Fail Rate
44
Total Tests
Brakes
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Iveco-ford 59-12 MOT Reliability Overview

The Iveco-ford 59-12 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 44 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 56.8% and a failure rate of 43.2%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Iveco-ford 59-12 earns a "Below Average" reliability rating. The average Iveco-ford 59-12 presents for MOT with approximately 177,801 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Iveco-ford 59-12 is Brakes, affecting 77.3% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 45.5%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 27.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (44 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes93.2%41
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment86.4%38
3Suspension50.0%22
4Tyres22.7%10
5Driver's View Of The Road20.5%9
6Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions13.6%6
7Body, Structure And General Items11.4%5
8Steering11.4%5
9Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems6.8%3
10Body, Chassis, Structure4.5%2
11Registration Plates And Vin2.3%1
12Visibility2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 177,801 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes5.24% per 10K miLamps & Electrical4.85% per 10K miSuspension2.81% per 10K miTyres1.28% per 10K miVisibility1.28% per 10K miBody & Structure0.90% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.77% per 10K miSteering0.64% per 10K miSeat Belts0.38% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.13% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes5.2493.2%41
Lamps & Electrical4.8586.4%38
Suspension2.8150.0%22
Tyres1.2822.7%10
Visibility1.2822.8%10
Body & Structure0.9015.9%7
Emissions & Exhaust0.7713.6%6
Steering0.6411.4%5
Seat Belts0.386.8%3
Registration Plates and VIN0.132.3%1

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Mileage at MOT

177,801
Mean
176,823
Median
87,114
25th Percentile
286,187
75th Percentile

The average Iveco-ford 59-12 has 177,801 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

2.43%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
43.2%
Overall Fail Rate
177,801 avg miles
✅ Good — below average failure rate

The Iveco-ford 59-12 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.43% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.

About Iveco-ford 59-12 MOT Data

The Iveco-ford 59-12 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 44 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 56.8% and a failure rate of 43.2%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Iveco-ford 59-12 owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific 59-12 is likely to perform.

Brakes — 77.3% of failures

Brakes issues account for 77.3% of MOT failures on the Iveco-ford 59-12. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 45.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 45.5% of MOT failures on the Iveco-ford 59-12. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 27.3% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 27.3% of MOT failures on the Iveco-ford 59-12. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Iveco-ford 59-12?

Based on 44 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Iveco-ford 59-12 has an overall pass rate of 56.8% (43.2% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Iveco-ford 59-12?

The top 3 reasons a Iveco-ford 59-12 fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (77.3%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (45.5%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Iveco-ford 59-12 reliable?

With a 43.2% MOT failure rate, the 59-12 is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Iveco-ford 59-12?

Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (77.3%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (45.5%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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