2012 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · CU12 FFZ

The 2012 Iveco Daily presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 9 September 2025 at 162,645 miles. The tester recorded no defects, indicating the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards on that date. However, the history reveals a recurring pattern of failed tests immediately preceding successful ones. In September 2024, the van failed at 156,057 miles only to pass four miles later, and in September 2023, it failed at 147,577 miles before passing three miles after that. Curiously, the official record lists no defects for these failures, suggesting either an administrative anomaly or a defect so minor it was rectified and not formally documented in the dataset. Regardless, the subsequent passes confirm the issues were resolved. At fourteen years old with 162,645 recorded miles, the Daily averages roughly 11,618 miles per year, a figure typical for a commercial van of this age. The mileage accumulation shows consistent, steady use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the van covered 8,481 miles, and over the following year to September 2025, it added 6,584 miles. This slight reduction in annual mileage might indicate lighter recent use, but the overall progression remains linear and unremarkable, with no significant gaps in the testing schedule to suggest extended periods off the road. Despite the absence of recorded defects, the repeated test failures warrant a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's core mechanical and structural components. A buyer should closely examine the chassis and outriggers for corrosion, a common affliction on older panel vans that can compromise structural integrity. Suspension bushes and coil springs require scrutiny for wear, given the mileage, alongside a check of the brake discs and calipers for any signs of binding or uneven wear that might have triggered the undocumented failures. The condition of the exhaust system and its emissions output should also be verified, as commercial vehicles of this age frequently develop leaks or catalyst deterioration. Ultimately, the clean recent pass is encouraging, but the undocumented failures demand a rigorous in-person assessment of the underpinnings and drivetrain.