2019 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 22,934 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Peugeot Expert, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.5% was above the average for vans of a similar age (84.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.3% in the 150k+ group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 1,964 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.4% | 1,231 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 806 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.3% | 749 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 397 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 273 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,253 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 742 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 681 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 585 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 574 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 444 |
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 | 15.9% | 3,650 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.8% | 3,632 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 1,347 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.2% | 1,193 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 1,082 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 1,008 |
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 | 5,952 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 9,174 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 4,772 | 14.1% |
| 90-120k | 2,142 | 16.9% |
| 120-150k | 689 | 19.4% |
| 150k+ | 192 | 19.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 384 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 5,921 | 12.1% |
| 2023 | 5,771 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 5,410 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 5,448 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Expert
Before buying a 2019 Peugeot Expert, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.4% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 22,934 2019 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by visibility (5.4%).
Does the 2019 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 19.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,934 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.