2015 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 17,134 MOT tests, the 2015 Peugeot Bipper recorded a 74.8% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (21.1% fail rate), the 2015 Bipper comes out 4.1pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 15.9% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, coil spring and position lamp — shock absorbers alone was recorded 1,674 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.9% in the 0-30k band and 27.6% in the 150k+ band, a 10.7-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.9% | 2,729 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 2,057 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.0% | 1,200 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.3% | 1,077 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.2% | 897 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 411 |
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 | 1,674 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 1,451 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 831 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 790 |
| 5 | Wipers | 570 |
| 6 | Washers | 536 |
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 | 29.1% | 4,991 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.3% | 3,128 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.3% | 2,282 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 12.1% | 2,074 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 1,784 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.2% | 1,755 |
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 | 573 | 16.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,904 | 22.3% |
| 60-90k | 4,928 | 25.1% |
| 90-120k | 3,981 | 25.9% |
| 120-150k | 2,278 | 27.7% |
| 150k+ | 2,449 | 27.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,716 | 23.8% |
| 2022 | 3,667 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 3,549 | 25.8% |
| 2024 | 3,197 | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 3,005 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Bipper
On a 2015 Bipper, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.0% 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 2015 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
74.8% of the 17,134 2015 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 15.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.0%).
Does the 2015 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.9% in the 0-30k band to 27.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,134 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.