2010 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,070 MOT tests, the 2010 Peugeot Expert recorded a 71.5% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests against 12.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 1,595 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 18.9% in the 0-30k band and 31.3% in the 150k+ band, a 12.4-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 3,112 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.9% | 1,943 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.8% | 1,922 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.4% | 1,265 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.5% | 1,138 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 749 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,595 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,517 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,053 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 843 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 795 |
| 6 | Washers | 691 |
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 | 26.0% | 3,919 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.5% | 3,695 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 23.8% | 3,591 |
| 4 | Suspension | 22.9% | 3,458 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.7% | 2,661 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 2,502 |
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 | 164 | 18.9% |
| 30-60k | 900 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 2,114 | 25.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,959 | 27.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,745 | 28.4% |
| 150k+ | 6,143 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,483 | 27.7% |
| 2022 | 3,366 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 3,101 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 2,787 | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 2,333 | 29.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Expert
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.9% 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+.
- Suspension (12.8% 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.
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 2010 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
71.5% of the 15,070 2010 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (12.9%).
Does the 2010 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.9% in the 0-30k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,070 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.