2015 Peugeot Elddis — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Peugeot Elddis passed 91.8% of its 547 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (16.4% fail rate), the 2015 Elddis comes out 8.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.9% of tests against 2.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are outline marker lamp, headlamp aim and wipers — outline marker lamp alone was recorded 14 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 43 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 13 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 12 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline marker lamp | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 12 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 8 |
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 | 7.0% | 38 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.6% | 25 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 6 |
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 | 465 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 74 | 6.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 108 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 104 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 113 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 106 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Elddis
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (2.2% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 Elddiss pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 547 2015 Peugeot Elddis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Elddis?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Does the 2015 Elddis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 6.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 547 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.