2015 Peugeot Premier — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,070 MOT tests, the 2015 Peugeot Premier recorded a 74.6% pass rate. That is 9.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 16.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.2%) and suspension (12.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 72 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Premier fails 25.6% of the time in the 60-90k band and 25.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 24.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 163 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.6% | 135 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.3% | 99 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 71 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 56 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.1% | 44 |
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 | 72 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 64 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 54 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 43 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 40 |
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 | 24.5% | 262 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.4% | 207 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.3% | 206 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 12.9% | 138 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 106 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 86 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 39 | 25.6% |
| 90-120k | 95 | 31.6% |
| 120-150k | 141 | 23.4% |
| 150k+ | 776 | 25.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 233 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 219 | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 219 | 25.6% |
| 2024 | 216 | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 183 | 25.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Premier
On a 2015 Premier, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.6% 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 (9.3% 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 2015 Peugeot Premiers pass their MOT?
74.6% of the 1,070 2015 Peugeot Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Premier?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.2% of tests, followed by suspension (12.6%).
Does the 2015 Premier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.6% in the 60-90k band to 25.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,070 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.