2010 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
37,260 MOT tests on the 2010 Peugeot Partner are in this dataset, and 72.5% of them passed. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (27.4% 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 20.9% of tests against 12.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and joints — position lamp alone was recorded 3,324 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.1% versus 18.1%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 24.6% fail against 27.8% for diesel, a 3.2-point gap across 37,260 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 26.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.9% | 7,790 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.4% | 4,627 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 2,951 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.3% | 2,740 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 2,179 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.6% | 2,101 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 3,324 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 2,684 |
| 3 | Joints | 2,470 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,990 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 1,811 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 1,792 |
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 | 29.1% | 10,847 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.4% | 9,100 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.7% | 8,815 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 23.5% | 8,774 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 6,014 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.8% | 3,290 |
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 | 618 | 18.1% |
| 30-60k | 3,088 | 22.5% |
| 60-90k | 6,166 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 8,176 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 8,310 | 29.5% |
| 150k+ | 10,841 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 34,748 | 27.8% |
| Petrol | 2,512 | 24.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,499 | 26.7% |
| 2022 | 8,022 | 26.6% |
| 2023 | 7,626 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 6,859 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 6,254 | 29.0% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Partner
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.4% 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 (7.9% 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+.
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 Partners pass their MOT?
72.5% of the 37,260 2010 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.9% of tests, followed by suspension (12.4%).
Does the 2010 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.1% in the 0-30k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 37,260 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.