2016 Peugeot Bailey — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 407 MOT tests, the 2016 Peugeot Bailey recorded a 90.7% pass rate. That is 5.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.4%) and visibility (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and srs malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 14 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 8.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 22 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 12 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 9 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 7 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.6% | 35 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 6 |
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 | 366 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 41 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 75 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 78 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 87 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 95 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Bailey
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Seat belts & restraints (2.2% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 2016 Peugeot Baileys pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 407 2016 Peugeot Bailey MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Bailey?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2016 Bailey get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 407 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.