2015 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
83,380 MOT tests on the 2015 Peugeot Partner are in this dataset, and 80.3% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 21.3% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.0% of all tests — 10.5 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 7,887 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.6% in the 0-30k band and 25.8% in the 150k+ band, a 16.2-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.4pp more often than petrol ones (19.7% vs 17.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.0% | 14,993 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.5% | 6,251 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 4,237 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.9% | 4,101 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 3,908 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.7% | 3,903 |
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 | 7,887 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 5,528 |
| 3 | Joints | 4,033 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 4,014 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4,002 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 3,328 |
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 | 22.7% | 18,957 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 14,335 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 9,617 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.7% | 8,881 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.1% | 5,051 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.8% | 4,821 |
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 | 3,912 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 17,664 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 23,536 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 19,257 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 11,040 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 7,925 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 82,674 | 19.7% |
| Petrol | 520 | 17.3% |
| Electric | 186 | 18.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,810 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 16,841 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | 16,956 | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 16,703 | 21.7% |
| 2025 | 16,070 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Partner
On a 2015 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.5% 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 (5.1% 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 2015 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
80.3% of the 83,380 2015 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.0% of tests, followed by suspension (7.5%).
Does the 2015 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 25.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 83,380 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.