2023 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2023 Peugeot Partner passed 89.7% of its 261 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 9.2% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.5% of tests against 4.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and registration plate lamp(s) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 16 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 11.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 30 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 11 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 2 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Washers | 10 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 9 |
| 4 | Horn | 6 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 11.1% | 29 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.7% | 28 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.3% | 6 |
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 | 136 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 99 | 11.1% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 194 | 9.8% |
| Electric | 67 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Partner
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 (3.5% 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 2023 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 261 2023 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2023 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 261 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.