2018 Peugeot Bailey — MOT failures & pass rate
1,742 MOT tests on the 2018 Peugeot Bailey are in this dataset, and 95.2% of them passed. That is 6.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.8%) and visibility (3.2%) 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 59 times.
The trend is worsening — 3.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 5.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 66 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.2% | 55 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 23 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 15 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 59 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 43 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 14 |
| 5 | Washers | 11 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 10 |
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 | 5.8% | 101 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 56 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 44 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 27 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 7 |
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 | 1,636 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 102 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 334 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 352 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 361 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 345 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 350 | 5.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Bailey
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.2% 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 (1.3% 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 2018 Peugeot Baileys pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 1,742 2018 Peugeot Bailey MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Bailey?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).
Does the 2018 Bailey get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,742 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.