2014 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · BK14 AOU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deteriorating front-end suspension components. The most recent test in October 2025 at 168,498 miles flagged new play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a worn nearside rear tyre. While the vehicle passed its October 2024 test without recorded defects, the return of suspension issues in the following year suggests that repairs are reactive rather than preventative, indicating ongoing wear across the assembly. The mileage profile shows consistent high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per year over its twelve-year life. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 5,798 miles, indicating a recent rate of roughly 1,400 to 1,500 miles per year. This steady accumulation suggests the van has been used regularly for commercial duties rather than sitting idle for long periods, which explains the accelerated wear on rubbered bushes and ball joints noted throughout the DVSA records. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the recurring front suspension geometry, as ball joints, pins, and bushes have appeared in way test since 2021. The tester repeatedly flagged the offside front upper and lower ball joints, suggesting the entire front axle assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Additionally, the nearside rear oil leak identified in 2021 and 2022 should be verified to ensure the hub seal failure has not progressed into a more significant or costly leak. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2022 also warrants a check to ensure the manifold or manifold has not developed deeper structural corrosion.