Peugeot Partner: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 8.0% of Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5,518 | 15.0% |
| 2003 | 9,714 | 16.4% |
| 2004 | 11,047 | 15.7% |
| 2005 | 13,352 | 15.4% |
| 2006 | 17,279 | 14.6% |
| 2007 | 19,188 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 21,839 | 13.9% |
| 2009 | 28,425 | 12.7% |
| 2010 | 37,258 | 12.4% |
| 2018 | 88,340 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.