2017 Peugeot Bailey — MOT failures & pass rate
2,081 MOT tests on the 2017 Peugeot Bailey are in this dataset, and 92.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 Bailey comes out 5.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.1%) and visibility (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, srs malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 62 times.
The trend is worsening — 6.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 64 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 57 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 42 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.6% | 33 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 30 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 62 |
| 2 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 28 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 22 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
| 6 | Outline marker lamp | 15 |
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 | 7.0% | 146 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 77 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 43 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.1% | 24 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 22 |
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 | 1,925 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 147 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 405 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 447 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 417 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 395 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 417 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Bailey
On a 2017 Bailey, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.7% 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.
- Brakes (2.0% 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.
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 2017 Peugeot Baileys pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 2,081 2017 Peugeot Bailey MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot Bailey?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2017 Bailey get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,081 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.