2002 Iveco Daily: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Iveco Daily first registered in 2002: we looked at the 312 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 312 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2002 Iveco Daily?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2002 Iveco Daily than on all cars registered in 2002.
- Braking performance2.8× usualIveco Daily21.2% All 2002 cars7.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 12.8%, against 3.4% of all 2002 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Chassis rust or damage3.6× usualIveco Daily14.4% All 2002 cars4%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 1.3% of all 2002 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Tread depth: 7.4% here, against 17.1% of all 2002 cars.
Common 2002 Iveco Daily MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2002 Iveco Daily MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes53% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics39% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension34% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Rust and bodywork23% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Oil and fluid leaks22% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Tyres19% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2002 Iveco Daily
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.8× as often on the 2002 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
- Any recent work on the chassis rust or damage? (Flagged at MOT 3.6× as often on the 2002 Iveco Daily as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Iveco Daily compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 918 | Tyres 7% |
| 2019 | 231 | Lights and electrics 10% |
| 2018 | 150 | Tyres 19% |
| 2017 | 227 | Brakes 20% |
| 2016 | 371 | Brakes 21% |
| 2015 | 365 | Brakes 24% |
| 2014 | 210 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 2013 | 213 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2012 | 174 | Lights and electrics 32% |
| 2011 | 451 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2010 | 240 | Suspension 35% |
| 2009 | 375 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 2008 | 728 | Suspension 36% |
| 2007 | 766 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2006 | 918 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2005 | 868 | Brakes 43% |
| 2004 | 584 | Brakes 46% |
| 2003 | 415 | Brakes 49% |
| 2001 | 357 | Brakes 50% |
| 2000 | 248 | Brakes 55% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Iveco Daily cars first registered in 2002. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score