2018 Peugeot Elddis — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,102 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Peugeot Elddis, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 94.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 144 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 90 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.6% | 48 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 20 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 101 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 87 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 43 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 31 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 20 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 20 |
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 | 8.5% | 264 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 56 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 48 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 44 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 42 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.7% | 23 |
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 | 2,992 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 102 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 612 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 637 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 634 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 584 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 635 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Elddis
Before buying a 2018 Peugeot Elddis, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% 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.
- Tyres (1.6% 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 2018 Peugeot Elddiss pass their MOT?
94.9% of the 3,102 2018 Peugeot Elddis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Elddis?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2018 Elddis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,102 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.