Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Iveco Daily?

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 Iveco Daily?

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 Iveco Daily?

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 Iveco Daily vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

51% 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 Iveco Daily reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,650 vehicles, the 2002 Iveco Daily has a first-time MOT pass rate of 64.8%, 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 Iveco Daily?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Iveco Daily are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (162.4% of vehicles), Service brake: efficiency below requirements (86.5% of vehicles), Oil leak (82.5% 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 Iveco Daily?

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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Iveco Daily (2002)

3,650 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64.8% first-time pass rate

2002 Iveco Daily

CarHunch analysed 3,650 real MOT records for the 2002 Iveco Daily. 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 Iveco Daily is a notably unreliable proposition by MOT standards, with a first-time pass rate of just 64.7%—well below the UK average of 80%—and a concerning 51.4% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects at some point. This is a commercial vehicle that demands serious scrutiny before purchase, as more than half will have developed safety-critical faults.

At around 110,000 miles median mileage for a 22-year-old van, these Daily examples have been used hard, and the numbers back that up: they average 5.3 failures and nearly 22 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear across brakes, suspension, and structural components. If you're considering one, budget for immediate mechanical work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, suspension integrity, and the chassis for corrosion—this generation simply isn't a safe bet without professional evaluation.

The 2002 Iveco Daily has a below-average first-time pass rate (64.8% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ 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

64.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

51.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.3

Over 14.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

110k

Middle half: 82k–144k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 21.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 3,650 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 3,650 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 162.4%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Service brake: efficiency below requirements · Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

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

Other issues 82.5%

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

Tyre wear 39.6%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside 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 30.5%

Registration plate lamp not working · Offside Registration plate lamp not working

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Based on MOT data from 3,650 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 51.4% 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 (100%)	3,636	64.7%	5.31

Colour Breakdown

Based on 75,943 Iveco Daily vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 82.4%

62,608

Blue 4.9%

3,714

Red 3.5%

2,691

Yellow 2.8%

2,109

Green 1.6%

1,200

Silver 1.4%

1,101

Black 1.1%

855

Grey 1.1%

846

Brown 0.5%

344

Orange 0.3%

249

Cream 0.2%

142

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Iveco Daily 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.

110,021

typical

82,168

low mileage

144,334

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Iveco Daily vehicles fall between 82,168 and 144,334 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 82,168 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.

✓ 82,168–144,334 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Iveco Dailys sit.

⚠ Over 194,850 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Iveco Daily — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 14% of 2002 Iveco Dailys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 255 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

14.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.3

Avg failures per vehicle

21.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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