2014 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Peugeot Partner passed 77.9% of its 91,950 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (22.9% 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 19.4% of tests against 9.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and joints — position lamp alone was recorded 9,002 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.2% in the 0-30k band and 27.5% in the 150k+ band, a 16.3-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 15.6% fail against 22.2% for diesel, a 6.6-point gap across 91,805 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.4% | 17,871 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.2% | 8,482 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 5,492 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.4% | 4,969 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.4% | 4,940 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 4,612 |
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 | 9,002 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 6,857 |
| 3 | Joints | 5,254 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 5,253 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4,918 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3,936 |
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 | 24.6% | 22,583 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 17,238 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 12,636 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.4% | 12,278 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.6% | 6,089 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.0% | 5,511 |
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 | 2,144 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 14,156 | 15.3% |
| 60-90k | 24,056 | 20.1% |
| 90-120k | 24,404 | 24.0% |
| 120-150k | 15,322 | 26.1% |
| 150k+ | 11,815 | 27.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 91,265 | 22.2% |
| Petrol | 540 | 15.6% |
| Electric | 145 | 20.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,806 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 18,876 | 20.8% |
| 2023 | 18,814 | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 18,199 | 24.2% |
| 2025 | 17,255 | 24.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Partner
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.2% 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 (6.0% 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 2014 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 91,950 2014 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.4% of tests, followed by suspension (9.2%).
Does the 2014 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 27.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 91,950 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.