2010 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 22,812 MOT tests, the 2010 Peugeot Bipper recorded a 73.0% pass rate. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.4%) and suspension (16.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, position lamp and coil spring — shock absorbers alone was recorded 1,591 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Bipper fails 27.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 29.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.4 points.
The petrol cars hold up better: 23.3% fail against 27.2% for diesel, a 4.0-point gap across 22,812 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 3,729 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.0% | 3,645 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.1% | 1,858 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.8% | 1,551 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.6% | 1,273 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 1,124 |
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 | 1,591 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,564 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 1,351 |
| 4 | Washers | 1,179 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,162 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 1,049 |
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 | 30.5% | 6,959 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.8% | 6,795 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 18.2% | 4,159 |
| 4 | Brakes | 17.1% | 3,891 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 3,857 |
| 6 | Visibility | 11.7% | 2,663 |
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 | 687 | 27.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,213 | 20.4% |
| 60-90k | 5,559 | 25.1% |
| 90-120k | 6,086 | 27.7% |
| 120-150k | 3,858 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 3,866 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 21,896 | 27.2% |
| Petrol | 916 | 23.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,401 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 5,062 | 25.8% |
| 2023 | 4,765 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 4,156 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 3,428 | 28.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Bipper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.0% 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.
- Visibility (8.1% 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.
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 2010 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 22,812 2010 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot Bipper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by suspension (16.0%).
Does the 2010 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.7% in the 0-30k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,812 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.