Peugeot MOT statistics

Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate

Across 17,324 MOTs in 2025, the Bipper failed first time 43.8% of the time, counting those repaired during the test. That is 16.1 points above the 27.7% average across all cars and light vans tested, but that figure mixes vehicles of every age, so the fail rates by age below are the fairer guide.

Clean first-time passes: 56.2%
Failed first time: 43.8%
Tests in 2025: 17,324

Fail rate by age

How the Bipper holds up as it gets older, with the typical mileage on the clock at each test.

Age at test	Tests	Initial fail rate	Typical mileage
8 years	1,294	37.6%	82,196 mi
9 years	1,230	41.8%	106,474 mi
10 years	2,283	41.7%	107,930 mi
11 years	1,879	41.5%	104,187 mi
12 years	1,912	43.1%	107,828 mi
13 years	1,363	45.1%	103,730 mi
14 years	3,248	45.4%	121,019 mi
15 years	2,561	45.7%	117,391 mi
16 years	1,092	49.4%	126,999 mi

What a Bipper fails on

Defects recorded at 2025 tests, by inspection category.

Category	Share of defects
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	28.7%
Suspension	26.9%
Tyres	10.6%
Visibility	9.0%
Brakes	8.2%
Body, chassis, structure	5.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks	5.1%
Steering	3.9%

From the average to the actual car

Statistics describe the herd. The Bipper in the advert is one animal, with its own service record, its own advisories and its own story, and that's the thing to check before money moves.

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Other Peugeot models

Peugeot 208: 29.5% failed first time
Peugeot Partner: 37.5% failed first time
Peugeot 2008: 25.9% failed first time
Peugeot 3008: 28.8% failed first time
Peugeot 308: 35.6% failed first time
Peugeot 207: 49.8% failed first time

Contains DVSA anonymised MOT testing data © Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Bipper MOT: common questions

What is the Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate?

In 2025, 56.2% of Peugeot Bipper MOTs were clean first-time passes. The other 43.8% failed or needed a defect fixed during the visit, measured across 17,324 official DVSA test results.

What does a Bipper fail its MOT on most?

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment topped the list for the Peugeot Bipper in 2025, followed by suspension and tyres. The pattern is worth knowing before a viewing: check those areas yourself and read the car's own MOT history for repeat advisories.

Is a Bipper reliable?

These figures measure how well the Peugeot Bipper arrives at its MOT, which reflects both the vehicle and how it's been kept. The MOT never tests the gearbox, clutch or electronics, so treat the rate as one signal and the specific car's history and condition as the deciding ones.