2019 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Peugeot Partner passed 83.9% of its 63,728 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail at 15.2%, so the 2019 Partner sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.3% of all tests — 5.2 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 3,442 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.4% versus 10.8%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 11.3pp more often than petrol ones (16.8% vs 5.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 7,833 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.1% | 4,512 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 3,158 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 2,747 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 1,391 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 1,156 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 3,442 |
| 2 | Wipers | 3,441 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 2,621 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2,527 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 2,291 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,998 |
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 | 20.4% | 13,015 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 11,027 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 5,612 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.2% | 3,922 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 3,700 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.4% | 2,804 |
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 | 10,036 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 23,392 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 18,379 | 16.9% |
| 90-120k | 8,065 | 18.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,647 | 21.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,196 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 59,766 | 16.8% |
| Petrol | 3,144 | 5.5% |
| Electric | 818 | 7.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 385 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 16,605 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 16,514 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 15,534 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 14,690 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Partner
On a 2019 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.0% 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 2019 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
83.9% of the 63,728 2019 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by visibility (7.1%).
Does the 2019 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 63,728 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.