2016 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
8,776 MOT tests on the 2016 Peugeot Bipper are in this dataset, and 76.3% of them passed. That is 4.3 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 19.4%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (13.9%) and lighting & signalling (11.9%) 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 694 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.8% once past 150k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.9% | 1,223 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 1,044 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.9% | 601 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.1% | 535 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.5% | 482 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 214 |
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 | 694 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 624 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 396 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 387 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 302 |
| 6 | Wipers | 298 |
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 | 28.9% | 2,535 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.4% | 1,351 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.0% | 1,140 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 869 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.9% | 868 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 843 |
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 | 555 | 16.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,779 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 2,203 | 23.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,724 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 1,221 | 27.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,291 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,854 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 1,823 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 1,766 | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 1,705 | 23.6% |
| 2025 | 1,628 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Bipper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (13.9% 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 (11.9% 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 2016 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
76.3% of the 8,776 2016 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.9%).
Does the 2016 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.0% in the 0-30k band to 25.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,776 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.