2013 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,932 MOT tests, the 2013 Peugeot Bipper recorded a 73.9% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (24.2% fail rate), the 2013 Bipper comes out 1.9pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 16.4% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, shock absorbers and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 1,514 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.7% versus 22.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.4% | 2,612 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.3% | 2,125 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.9% | 1,104 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 964 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.9% | 786 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 654 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 1,514 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 1,365 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 773 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 742 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 539 |
| 6 | Wipers | 529 |
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% | 4,865 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.8% | 3,317 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.5% | 2,629 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.1% | 2,560 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 2,085 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.9% | 1,575 |
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 | 427 | 22.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,045 | 22.8% |
| 60-90k | 4,171 | 26.3% |
| 90-120k | 4,351 | 26.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,599 | 27.2% |
| 150k+ | 2,268 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,710 | 25.4% |
| 2022 | 3,500 | 24.9% |
| 2023 | 3,265 | 26.2% |
| 2024 | 2,899 | 27.0% |
| 2025 | 2,558 | 27.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Bipper
On a 2013 Bipper, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (16.4% 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 (13.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.9% 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
How many 2013 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
73.9% of the 15,932 2013 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.3%).
Does the 2013 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.3% in the 0-30k band to 26.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,932 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.