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2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Daily 35s12 S-a models manufactured in 2018, based on 46 real MOT test results.

78.3%
Pass Rate
21.7%
Fail Rate
46
Total Tests
28,228
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a MOT Analysis

The 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a has an MOT pass rate of 78.3% based on 46 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,228 miles on the odometer. With a 21.7% failure rate, the 2018 Daily 35s12 S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 30.4% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 15.2%. Visibility follows at 4.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (46 tests)

Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Daily 35s12 S-a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

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
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment30.4%14
2Brakes15.2%7
3Visibility4.3%2
4Noise, Emissions And Leaks4.3%2
5Tyres4.3%2
6Suspension2.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 28,228 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.

Lamps & Electrical10.78% per 10K miBrakes5.39% per 10K miVisibility1.54% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks1.54% per 10K miTyres1.54% per 10K miSuspension0.77% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical10.7830.4%14
Brakes5.3915.2%7
Visibility1.544.3%2
Noise, emissions and leaks1.544.3%2
Tyres1.544.3%2
Suspension0.772.2%1

Mileage Statistics

28,228
Mean
29,443
Median
22,808
25th Percentile
43,886
75th Percentile
7.69% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a has an MOT pass rate of 78.3% based on 46 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,228 miles on the odometer. With a 21.7% failure rate, the 2018 Daily 35s12 S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 28,228 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 30.4% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 30.4% of MOT failures on 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a models. 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.

Brakes — 15.2% of failures

Brakes issues account for 15.2% of MOT failures on 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a models. 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).

Visibility — 4.3% of failures

Visibility issues account for 4.3% of MOT failures on 2018 Iveco Daily 35s12 S-a models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

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

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