Peugeot Premier MOT pass rate & common failures
The Peugeot Premier appears in 5,944 MOT tests spanning model years 2012–2022, and 74.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (15.1% fail rate), the Premier comes out 10.3pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.7% of all tests — 6.7 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 412 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.4% versus 10.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Premier model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 108 | 69.4% | 30.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 731 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 702 | 72.4% | 27.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 1,070 | 74.6% | 25.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 1,355 | 73.2% | 26.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 1,105 | 77.7% | 22.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 739 | 77.7% | 22.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 114 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.7% | 1,051 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.0% | 654 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.0% | 478 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.7% | 456 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 414 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.6% | 212 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.5% | 210 |
| 8 | Visibility | 3.0% | 181 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 412 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 365 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 342 |
| 4 | Joints | 263 |
| 5 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 244 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 237 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 215 |
| 8 | Coil spring | 194 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.4% | 1,211 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.4% | 1,154 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.0% | 953 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 14.6% | 870 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 693 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.5% | 565 |
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 | 115 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 221 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 473 | 21.1% |
| 90-120k | 729 | 25.2% |
| 120-150k | 871 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 3,532 | 27.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,257 | 23.7% |
| 2022 | 1,269 | 24.5% |
| 2023 | 1,208 | 26.2% |
| 2024 | 1,167 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 1,043 | 26.0% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Premier
- Lighting & signalling (17.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Emissions & environmental (8.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Premier?
74.7% of the 5,944 Peugeot Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 25.4% fail rate, across model years 2012–2022.
What does the Peugeot Premier most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests, then suspension (11.0%).
How much does mileage affect Premier MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.4% for 150k+, a 16.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,944 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.