2022 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,637 MOT tests, the 2022 Peugeot Partner recorded an 85.7% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail at 13.3%, so the 2022 Partner sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.2% of all tests — 5.8 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 583 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 27.5% in the 120-150k band, a 20.3-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 11.9pp more often than electric ones (16.8% vs 4.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 1,051 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.3% | 546 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 336 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.4% | 294 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 120 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 70 |
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 | 583 |
| 2 | Wipers | 436 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 279 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 274 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 250 |
| 6 | Horn | 227 |
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 | 20.0% | 1,727 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.7% | 1,357 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 577 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.6% | 568 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.4% | 468 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 333 |
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 | 2,576 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 3,762 | 15.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,784 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 417 | 18.7% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 27.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,810 | 16.8% |
| Electric | 1,826 | 4.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 463 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 8,166 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Partner
On a 2022 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.3% 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.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2022 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
85.7% of the 8,637 2022 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by visibility (6.3%).
Does the 2022 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 27.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,637 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.