2011 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
26,692 MOT tests on the 2011 Peugeot Bipper are in this dataset, and 73.9% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail at 26.5%, so the 2011 Bipper sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (16.0%) and lighting & signalling (15.2%) 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 2,334 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.3% versus 17.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.0% | 4,277 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 4,054 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.1% | 1,902 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.9% | 1,829 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.8% | 1,549 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 959 |
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 | 2,334 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,849 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 1,799 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,315 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,128 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 1,071 |
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 | 30.0% | 8,021 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.2% | 6,980 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.4% | 4,366 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 4,046 |
| 5 | Visibility | 11.7% | 3,116 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.2% | 2,448 |
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 | 407 | 17.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,556 | 21.3% |
| 60-90k | 6,071 | 24.0% |
| 90-120k | 6,868 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 5,532 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 5,133 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 26,576 | 26.1% |
| Petrol | 116 | 19.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,062 | 24.4% |
| 2022 | 5,802 | 25.1% |
| 2023 | 5,560 | 26.5% |
| 2024 | 4,916 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 4,352 | 28.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Bipper
On a 2011 Bipper, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.1% 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 2011 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
73.9% of the 26,692 2011 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.2%).
Does the 2011 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.4% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 26,692 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.