2014 Peugeot Premier — MOT failures & pass rate
702 MOT tests on the 2014 Peugeot Premier are in this dataset, and 72.4% of them passed. That is 9.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.8% of tests against 16.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and pins and bushes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 64 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Premier fails 28.3% of the time in the 90-120k band and 28.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.0 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 19.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.1% in 2021 to 20.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.8% | 146 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.7% | 117 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.5% | 67 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.5% | 53 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 53 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 34 |
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 | 64 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 50 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 46 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 42 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 42 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 36 |
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 | 19.5% | 137 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.8% | 132 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.4% | 115 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.2% | 114 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 80 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 65 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 53 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 72 | 23.6% |
| 150k+ | 537 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 177 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 164 | 30.5% |
| 2023 | 140 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 125 | 28.0% |
| 2025 | 96 | 20.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Premier
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.7% 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.
- Brakes (9.5% 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 2014 Peugeot Premiers pass their MOT?
72.4% of the 702 2014 Peugeot Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Premier?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.8% of tests, followed by suspension (16.7%).
Does the 2014 Premier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.3% in the 90-120k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 702 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.