2013 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · BK63 EVB

The most recent MOT, conducted on 1 May 2025 at 134,109 miles, resulted in a pass, but the record reveals a vehicle that has only just met the minimum standard rather than one in strong mechanical health. The maintenance trend is best described as borderline and inconsistent. While the 2025 test cleared the vehicle, it carried three advisories including an oil leak, corrosion to the integral body structure, and wear in the rear leaf spring anchor pin or bush. Comparing this to the 2019 test at 119,014 miles, which recorded zero defects, the trajectory over the last six years shows a clear decline in overall condition, with corrosion and suspension wear now becoming established issues. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,316 miles per year over thirteen years is entirely typical for a commercial vehicle of this type and does not raise immediate concern. However, the MOT history is notably sparse between April 2019 and December 2022, a gap of over three and a half years with no recorded tests. This absence makes it difficult to establish a reliable service or fault pattern during that period. The mileage increased by approximately 13,975 miles between the April 2019 test and the December 2022 test, which is consistent with steady use, but the lack of interim records means any deterioration in critical systems during that window went formally unrecorded. The December 2022 failure at 132,988 miles is the most revealing entry in the record. It exposed a cluster of serious defects that a buyer should treat as a warning. The nearside rear leaf spring fixings were loose enough to show visible relative movement, the offside track rod end had excessive play, and the nearside rear service brake was excessively binding. Exposed ply or cords on two tyres, an insecure exhaust system, a fuel leak near the gearbox, and a non-functional driver's door external handle compounded the picture of a vehicle that had been poorly maintained at that point. Although the subsequent test two weeks later passed, the nature of those defects, particularly the steering, braking, and suspension faults, suggests the underlying components may have been replaced or adjusted rather than thoroughly overhauled. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and body mounts, given the 2025 advisory regarding corrosion to the integral body structure. The rear leaf spring assembly, including anchor pins and bushes, warrants close examination for wear or movement. The braking system should be tested for binding or uneven pull, especially at the rear, and the steering linkage should be checked for play in the track rod ends. The oil leak flagged in 2025 should be traced to its source, as it may indicate deteriorating gaskets or seals that could escalate into a more costly repair. This is a vehicle that has reached an age and mileage where consumable and structural wear are converging, and the record suggests it has not been maintained to a high standard.