2020 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 35,341 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot Partner, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 86.8% was above the average for vans of a similar age (85.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.0% in the 150k+ group versus 8.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 3,392 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.4% | 2,246 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 1,412 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.5% | 1,241 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 412 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 409 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,910 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,825 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,128 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 1,114 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 809 |
| 6 | Washers | 801 |
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 | 17.4% | 6,148 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 5,419 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 2,161 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 1,845 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.6% | 1,278 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 1,247 |
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 | 7,091 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 14,345 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 9,707 | 15.2% |
| 90-120k | 3,396 | 15.9% |
| 120-150k | 611 | 17.3% |
| 150k+ | 189 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 35,292 | 13.3% |
| Electric | 36 | 5.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 486 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 12,018 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 11,743 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 11,065 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Partner
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot Partner, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% 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 (4.0% 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 2020 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 35,341 2020 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (6.4%).
Does the 2020 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 35,341 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.