2002 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 670 MOT tests, the 2002 Iveco Daily recorded a 68.2% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (29.9% fail rate), the 2002 Daily comes out 1.9pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (23.4%) and lighting & signalling (21.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, rbt (sp) and integral vehicle structure condition — service brake performance alone was recorded 93 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 38.6% versus 24.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 40.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 23.4% | 157 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 21.8% | 146 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.0% | 74 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.3% | 69 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 37 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.4% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 93 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 73 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 72 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 67 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 49 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 40.8% | 273 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.7% | 199 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 26.0% | 174 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.3% | 129 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 111 |
| 6 | Tyres | 16.6% | 111 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 45 | 24.4% |
| 30-60k | 102 | 28.4% |
| 60-90k | 75 | 33.3% |
| 90-120k | 130 | 29.2% |
| 120-150k | 95 | 25.3% |
| 150k+ | 210 | 38.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 151 | 32.5% |
| 2022 | 140 | 32.1% |
| 2023 | 127 | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 126 | 32.5% |
| 2025 | 126 | 32.5% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Daily
On a 2002 Daily, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 23.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (23.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (21.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.0% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2002 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
68.2% of the 670 2002 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Iveco Daily?
Brakes, recorded in 23.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (21.8%).
Does the 2002 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.4% in the 0-30k band to 38.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 670 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.