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Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb reliable? We analysed 3,970 real MOT tests across 376 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,970 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.9%
Typical Mileage
109,850mi
Annual Mileage
8,616mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
22yrs

The Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working and service brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb.

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

66%
2006
66.3%
2005
59.6%
2004

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 390
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 229
position lamp(s) not working 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 177
brake recording little or no effort 139
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
fog lamp not working 125
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 108
Side repeater incorrect colour 98

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,659 mi/yr
Typical
8,616 mi/yr
Average
11,596 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,557 mi/yr

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2006 1,850 66.0% 71,870 109,119 153,385
2005 1,951 66.3% 75,063 113,456 159,182
2004 146 59.6% 66,341 90,359 117,814

How Long Does a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Last?

Based on 376 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.4 years
Median
9.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
22 years

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
109,850 mi
75th Percentile
154,639 mi
95th Percentile
221,218 mi
Max Recorded
972,710 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb

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

Best year
2005

66.3% MOT pass rate from 1,951 tests

Year to avoid
2004

59.6% MOT pass rate from 146 tests

The best year to buy a used Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.3% across 1,951 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb THIS CAR 65.9% 3,970 109,850 mi 22 yrs
Iveco Daily 67.4% 817,098 110,012 mi 30 yrs
Iveco Daily 35C12 Mwb 67.4% 31,206 101,690 mi 21 yrs
Iveco Daily 35S12 Mwb 65.7% 26,551 115,532 mi 20 yrs
Nissan Juke N-tec DCI 81.4% 1,306 75,225 mi — yrs

Compared to the Iveco Daily (67.4% pass rate) and the Iveco Daily 35C12 Mwb (67.4% pass rate), the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?

The Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.9% across 3,970 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (390 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (350), and service brake: efficiency below requirements (229). 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 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb owner drives around 8,616 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 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb models stay on UK roads for around 22 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.

Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb reliable?
Based on 3,970 MOT tests, the Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb has a 65.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working, and service brake: efficiency below requirements. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb do per year?
The typical Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb does around 8,616 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb last?
Most Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb models stay on UK roads for around 22 years based on our analysis of 376 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?
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 Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Iveco Daily 35 S12 Mwb is 2005 with a 66.3% pass rate across 1,951 tests.