Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Daewoo Musso?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Daewoo Musso?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Daewoo Musso?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2002 Daewoo Musso vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2002 Daewoo Musso reliable?

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles, the 2002 Daewoo Musso has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2002 Daewoo Musso?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Daewoo Musso are: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (89.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (85.2% of vehicles), Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (61.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Daewoo Musso?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daewoo Musso (2002)

210 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.6% first-time pass rate

2002 Daewoo Musso

CarHunch analysed 210 real MOT records for the 2002 Daewoo Musso. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Daewoo Musso struggles with reliability compared to the UK average, posting a 69.3% first-time pass rate against the national 80% benchmark—and with nearly a third of these vehicles (32.9%) having recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, this is a significant concern for any prospective buyer. The diesel variants, which make up the majority of the cohort, fare only marginally better at 69.8%, offering little reassurance.

These Mussos are averaging 72,900 miles—reasonable for a 22-year-old vehicle—but the real problem emerges in the failure data: owners are contending with an average of 4.28 failures and 20.1 advisories per test, suggesting chronic issues rather than one-off problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and rust, and budget for remedial work—this isn't a low-maintenance proposition.

We have limited data for the 2002 Daewoo Musso — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

32.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.28

Over 13.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

79k

Middle half: 61k–94k

For context

These stats describe 210 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 210 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 89.6%

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 61.8%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 52.8%

Oil leak

Tyre wear 35.3%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Before you buy a 2002 Daewoo Musso

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 32.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (72%)	151	69.8%	4.49
Petrol (26%)	55	68%	3.87

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,212 Daewoo Musso vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 26.6%

589

Green 22.7%

503

Black 18.4%

406

Blue 16.6%

367

Red 15.7%

347

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Daewoo Musso vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

79,381

typical

60,675

low mileage

94,156

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Daewoo Musso vehicles fall between 60,675 and 94,156 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,675 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 60,675–94,156 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Daewoo Mussos sit.

⚠ Over 127,110 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Daewoo Musso — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 11% of 2002 Daewoo Mussos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (11% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.28

Avg failures per vehicle

20.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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