2022 Peugeot Rifter — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Peugeot Rifter passed 92.2% of its 1,784 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.1%, so the 2022 Rifter sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.9%) and lighting & signalling (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and headlamp — wipers alone was recorded 113 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.3% versus 6.2%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 6.5% of the time against 7.9% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.9% | 106 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 77 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.7% | 48 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 17 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 113 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 32 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 5 | Washers | 21 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 12 |
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 | 15.3% | 272 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 206 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 118 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 75 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 35 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 27 |
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 | 1,492 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 245 | 15.1% |
| 60-90k | 35 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 991 | 6.5% |
| Petrol | 648 | 7.9% |
| Electric | 145 | 17.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 1,662 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Rifter
On a 2022 Rifter, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.9% 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 (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.7% 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 2022 Peugeot Rifters pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 1,784 2022 Peugeot Rifter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot Rifter?
Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2022 Rifter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,784 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.