2009 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 13,540 MOT tests, the 2009 Peugeot Expert recorded a 71.0% pass rate. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (28.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.2% of tests against 13.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 1,388 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.1% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.2% | 2,736 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.4% | 1,813 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 1,792 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.5% | 1,426 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.4% | 998 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 676 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,388 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,242 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 956 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 838 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 701 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 606 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 26.6% | 3,604 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 26.2% | 3,542 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.4% | 3,439 |
| 4 | Tyres | 25.2% | 3,414 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.0% | 2,575 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 2,193 |
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 | 92 | 19.6% |
| 30-60k | 743 | 22.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,717 | 26.1% |
| 90-120k | 2,579 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 2,571 | 29.2% |
| 150k+ | 5,815 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,295 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 3,132 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 2,776 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 2,345 | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 1,992 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Expert
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.4% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2009 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
71.0% of the 13,540 2009 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.2% of tests, followed by suspension (13.4%).
Does the 2009 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.6% in the 0-30k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,540 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.