Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate & common failures
The Peugeot Bipper appears in 141,300 MOT tests spanning model years 2007–2021, and 73.9% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 24.4% of the time, so this is 1.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
Best and worst Bipper years
Ranked across Bipper years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2017 cars pass 78.9% of the time while 2008 cars manage 69.5%, a 9.4-point spread.
No single area dominates — suspension (15.9%) and lighting & signalling (14.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, coil spring and position lamp — shock absorbers alone was recorded 11,778 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.8% in the 0-30k band and 28.5% in the 150k+ band, a 8.7-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.4pp more often than petrol ones (26.1% vs 23.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Bipper model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,054 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 10,005 | 71.4% | 28.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 22,812 | 73.0% | 27.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 26,692 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 11,937 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Suspension |
| 2013 | 15,932 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 14,993 | 74.0% | 26.0% | Suspension |
| 2015 | 17,134 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Suspension |
| 2016 | 8,776 | 76.3% | 23.7% | Suspension |
| 2017 | 8,575 | 78.9% | 21.1% | Suspension |
| 2018 | 387 | 77.0% | 23.0% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.9% | 22,470 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 19,840 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.1% | 9,998 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.0% | 9,873 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.4% | 7,685 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 5,318 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 4,538 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.6% | 3,626 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 11,778 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 10,470 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 8,045 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 6,823 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 5,668 |
| 6 | Washers | 5,612 |
| 7 | Wipers | 4,708 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 4,674 |
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 | 30.2% | 42,620 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.4% | 33,055 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.8% | 22,253 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 19,495 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.5% | 19,061 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.8% | 15,224 |
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 | 5,714 | 19.8% |
| 30-60k | 19,609 | 21.8% |
| 60-90k | 34,665 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 34,324 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 23,008 | 28.4% |
| 150k+ | 22,159 | 28.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 139,753 | 26.1% |
| Petrol | 1,545 | 23.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,200 | 24.5% |
| 2022 | 30,956 | 25.4% |
| 2023 | 29,186 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 25,952 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 23,006 | 27.4% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Bipper
- Suspension (15.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Bipper?
73.9% of the 141,300 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 26.1% fail rate, across model years 2007–2021.
What does the Peugeot Bipper most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 15.9% of tests, then lighting & signalling (14.0%).
Which Bipper years are best and worst for MOT results?
2017 has the best pass rate at 78.9% and 2008 the weakest at 69.5%, from 8,575 and 4,054 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Bipper MOT results?
Fail rates run at 19.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 28.5% for 150k+, a 8.7-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Bipper more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 23.7% of the time against 26.1% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 141,300 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.