2019 Peugeot Rifter — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,048 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Peugeot Rifter, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.1% in the 150k+ group versus 8.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.5% | 976 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 767 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.0% | 452 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 374 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 182 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 145 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 977 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 352 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 289 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 254 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 227 |
| 6 | Washers | 209 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.7% | 2,967 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.2% | 2,280 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.3% | 795 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 584 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 534 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 329 |
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 | 8,861 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,852 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 985 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 221 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 75 | 28.0% |
| 150k+ | 54 | 24.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,303 | 11.2% |
| Petrol | 1,745 | 10.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 256 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 3,679 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 3,791 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 3,714 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 3,608 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Rifter
Before buying a 2019 Peugeot Rifter, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.5% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 2019 Peugeot Rifters pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 15,048 2019 Peugeot Rifter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Rifter?
Visibility, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.1%).
Does the 2019 Rifter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 24.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,048 MOT tests. 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.