2017 Peugeot Bipper — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Peugeot Bipper passed 78.9% of its 8,575 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.4 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 17.8%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (11.2%) and lighting & signalling (10.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, shock absorbers and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 558 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.1% versus 13.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.2% | 961 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 854 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.0% | 603 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 474 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.3% | 368 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 236 |
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 | 558 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 524 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 356 |
| 4 | Wipers | 292 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 259 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 255 |
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 | 27.0% | 2,311 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 939 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 825 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.2% | 704 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 610 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.7% | 401 |
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 | 1,205 | 13.4% |
| 30-60k | 3,040 | 20.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,387 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,121 | 23.9% |
| 120-150k | 498 | 24.7% |
| 150k+ | 323 | 25.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,687 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 1,747 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 1,791 | 23.2% |
| 2024 | 1,703 | 23.0% |
| 2025 | 1,647 | 23.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Bipper
On a 2017 Bipper, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (11.2% 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 (10.0% 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 2017 Peugeot Bippers pass their MOT?
78.9% of the 8,575 2017 Peugeot Bipper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot Bipper?
Suspension, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.0%).
Does the 2017 Bipper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.4% in the 0-30k band to 25.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,575 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.