2006 Iveco Daily: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2006 Iveco Daily?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2006 Iveco Daily than on all cars registered in 2006.

• Chassis rust or damage4.5× usual
  Iveco Daily

  12.6% All 2006 cars

  2.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.8% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

• Body structure rust or damage3.9× usual
  Iveco Daily

  9.4% All 2006 cars

  2.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.9%, against 0.7% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look underneath and along the sills for flaky rust or fresh underseal hiding it.

• Anti-roll bar bushes and joints5.8× usual
  Iveco Daily

  7% All 2006 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Battery5.8× usual
  Iveco Daily

  6.4% All 2006 cars

  1.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0.2% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£200 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the car starts cleanly and there are no warning lights once running.

Common 2006 Iveco Daily MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2006 Iveco Daily MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Lights and electrics
  38% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Brakes
  37% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  35% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Rust and bodywork
  23% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

• Tyres
  20% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  13% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Iveco Daily

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the chassis rust or damage? (Flagged at MOT 4.5× as often on the 2006 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the body structure rust or damage? (Flagged at MOT 3.9× as often on the 2006 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 5.8× as often on the 2006 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?