2022 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
6,756 MOT tests on the 2022 Peugeot Expert are in this dataset, and 88.4% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 13.2% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.6% of all tests — 4.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 409 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 27.9% once past 120-150k — 6.6× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 14.2pp more often than electric ones (16.3% vs 2.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 646 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 375 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 235 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.1% | 212 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 92 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 53 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 409 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 286 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 250 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 214 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 189 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 164 |
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 | 15.4% | 1,039 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.1% | 951 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 337 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 323 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 318 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 252 |
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 | 2,830 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,602 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,038 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 234 | 21.4% |
| 120-150k | 43 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,497 | 16.3% |
| Electric | 2,259 | 2.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 535 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 6,205 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Expert
On a 2022 Expert, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.5% 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 2022 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 6,756 2022 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2022 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 27.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,756 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.