Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Hyundai H100?

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 Hyundai H100?

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 Hyundai H100?

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.

Is the 2002 Hyundai H100 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 122 vehicles, the 2002 Hyundai H100 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.8%, 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 Hyundai H100?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Hyundai H100 are: Oil leak (68.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (54.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49% 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 Hyundai H100?

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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Hyundai H100 (2002)

122 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.8% first-time pass rate

2002 Hyundai H100

CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2002 Hyundai H100. 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 H100 has a first-time pass rate of 69.8%, about 10 points below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these ageing vans are struggling with the MOT test more often than most. With 18% of vehicles having experienced a dangerous defect, this isn't a safety crisis, but it's worth factoring into your inspection checklist when viewing one.

At around 83,500 miles median, these H100s show typical wear for a 22-year-old commercial vehicle, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.8 failures per test, indicating structural or mechanical issues are common rather than exceptional. The 16.7 average advisories per vehicle tell you that minor wear compounds—suspension, lights, corrosion—so budget for ongoing maintenance and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with commercial vans.

We have limited data for the 2002 Hyundai H100 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

69.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

18%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.8

Over 11.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

84k

Middle half: 67k–104k

For context

These stats describe 122 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 122 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 68.9%

Oil leak · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Brake wear 54.7%

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

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

Tyre wear 49%

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

Lighting 25.6%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 21.8%

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Suspension & steering 20.9%

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Based on MOT data from 122 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18% 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 (99%)	121	70%	3.77

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Hyundai H100 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.

83,578

typical

67,411

low mileage

104,471

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Hyundai H100 vehicles fall between 67,411 and 104,471 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 67,411 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.

✓ 67,411–104,471 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Hyundai H100s sit.

⚠ Over 141,035 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Hyundai H100 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2002 Hyundai H100s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (22% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
* 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

11.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.8

Avg failures per vehicle

16.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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