2016 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
84,221 MOT tests on the 2016 Peugeot Partner are in this dataset, and 80.0% of them passed. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (19.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.4% of tests against 6.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and registration plate lamp(s) — position lamp alone was recorded 7,942 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.5% in the 0-30k band and 26.1% in the 150k+ band, a 15.6-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 19.8% of the time against 20.1% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 15,512 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.1% | 5,174 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 4,682 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 4,420 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 4,225 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 4,042 |
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 | 7,942 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 5,215 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4,237 |
| 4 | Joints | 3,937 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 3,730 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3,395 |
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 | 23.9% | 20,099 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.1% | 15,202 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 9,352 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.0% | 8,459 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 5,119 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.9% | 4,985 |
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 | 6,014 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 20,375 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 25,009 | 20.5% |
| 90-120k | 18,159 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 9,117 | 25.2% |
| 150k+ | 5,507 | 26.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 83,422 | 20.1% |
| Petrol | 617 | 19.8% |
| Electric | 182 | 13.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,695 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 16,890 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 17,168 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | 16,899 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | 16,569 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Partner
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.1% 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.
- Brakes (5.6% 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 2016 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
80.0% of the 84,221 2016 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.4% of tests, followed by suspension (6.1%).
Does the 2016 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.5% in the 0-30k band to 26.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 84,221 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.