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Iris.bus Daily Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Iris.bus Daily reliable? We analysed 1,736 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,736 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.9%
Typical Mileage
114,950mi
Annual Mileage
11,208mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
27yrs

The Iris.bus Daily is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake pipe excessively corroded and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Iris.bus Daily.

Iris.bus Daily Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Iris.bus Daily. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Iris.bus Daily MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Iris.bus Daily to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

80.4%
2011
89.3%
2010
79.6%
2008
77.1%
2007
77.5%
2006
82.7%
2004
73.6%
2003
69.7%
2002
72.8%
2000
64.2%
1999

Iris.bus Daily Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Iris.bus Daily fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 21
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 15
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14

Iris.bus Daily Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Iris.bus Daily owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,512 mi/yr
Typical
11,208 mi/yr
Average
12,352 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,566 mi/yr

Iris.bus Daily MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Iris.bus Daily year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2011 56 80.4% 70,889 122,951 167,668
2010 178 89.3% 55,860 107,124 157,957
2008 201 79.6% 38,602 82,770 128,991
2007 367 77.1% 48,578 92,355 142,644
2006 80 77.5% 88,603 145,793 172,970
2004 52 82.7% 110,648 170,442 212,932
2003 284 73.6% 83,958 124,102 157,042
2002 188 69.7% 83,038 110,132 140,323
2000 125 72.8% 80,380 172,378 271,275
1999 53 64.2% 126,994 171,206 217,888

How Long Does a Iris.bus Daily Last?

Based on 134 Iris.bus Daily vehicles on UK roads.

Average
12.5 years
Median
13.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
27 years

Iris.bus Daily Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Iris.bus Daily MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
114,950 mi
75th Percentile
160,624 mi
95th Percentile
254,024 mi
Max Recorded
937,078 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Iris.bus Daily

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2010

89.3% MOT pass rate from 178 tests

Year to avoid
1999

64.2% MOT pass rate from 53 tests

The best year to buy a used Iris.bus Daily is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 178 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Iris.bus Daily Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Iris.bus Daily THIS CAR 77.9% 1,736 114,950 mi 27 yrs
Iris.bus Iveco 77.1% 1,974 106,196 mi 26 yrs
Iris.bus Unknown 79.2% 539 138,099 mi 19 yrs
Ford Kuga Titanium X TDCI 95.9% 1,120 68,708 mi — yrs
Ktm 640 Supermoto 84.5% 657 6,810 mi 23 yrs

Compared to the Iris.bus Iveco (77.1% pass rate) and the Iris.bus Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Iris.bus Daily sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Iris.bus Daily?

The Iris.bus Daily has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.9% across 1,736 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Iris.bus Daily are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (42 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (28), and parking brake recording little or no effort (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Iris.bus Daily owner drives around 11,208 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Iris.bus Daily models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Iris.bus Daily — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Iris.bus Daily reliable?
Based on 1,736 MOT tests, the Iris.bus Daily has a 77.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Iris.bus Daily?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake pipe excessively corroded, and parking brake recording little or no effort. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Iris.bus Daily do per year?
The typical Iris.bus Daily does around 11,208 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Iris.bus Daily last?
Most Iris.bus Daily models stay on UK roads for around 27 years based on our analysis of 134 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Iris.bus Daily?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Iris.bus Daily?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Iris.bus Daily is 2010 with a 89.3% pass rate across 178 tests.