2016 Peugeot Elddis — MOT failures & pass rate
1,090 MOT tests on the 2016 Peugeot Elddis are in this dataset, and 94.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 14.6% of the time, so this is 8.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.3%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and srs malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 31 times.
The trend is worsening — 5.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 47 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 30 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 20 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.5% | 16 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 31 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 14 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
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 | 5.5% | 60 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.1% | 34 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 31 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.7% | 18 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.9% | 10 |
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 | 1,002 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 87 | 8.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 210 | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 217 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 213 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 220 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 230 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Elddis
On a 2016 Elddis, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.8% 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 (1.8% 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 2016 Peugeot Elddiss pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 1,090 2016 Peugeot Elddis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Elddis?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2016 Elddis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,090 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.