2013 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Peugeot Partner passed 75.3% of its 64,722 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail at 24.3%, so the 2013 Partner sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 21.5% of all tests — 11.3 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and joints — position lamp alone was recorded 6,596 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.3% versus 16.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.5% | 13,902 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.1% | 6,564 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 4,820 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.4% | 4,154 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.0% | 3,913 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.5% | 3,571 |
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 | 6,596 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 5,624 |
| 3 | Joints | 4,783 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 4,103 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 3,854 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2,991 |
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 | 27.9% | 18,030 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.8% | 14,091 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 10,704 |
| 4 | Suspension | 15.8% | 10,222 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.6% | 4,911 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 4,373 |
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 | 1,452 | 16.5% |
| 30-60k | 6,786 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 13,709 | 22.9% |
| 90-120k | 16,785 | 25.5% |
| 120-150k | 13,346 | 26.6% |
| 150k+ | 12,598 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 64,539 | 24.7% |
| Petrol | 183 | 20.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,481 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | 13,411 | 23.4% |
| 2023 | 13,279 | 25.1% |
| 2024 | 12,666 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 11,885 | 26.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Partner
On a 2013 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (21.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.1% 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 (7.4% 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 2013 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
75.3% of the 64,722 2013 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.5% of tests, followed by suspension (10.1%).
Does the 2013 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 64,722 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.