2019 Peugeot -Sleepers — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Peugeot -Sleepers passed 95.7% of its 791 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 5.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.2%) and visibility (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and srs malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 31 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 25 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 19 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Wipers | 23 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Lever | 3 |
| 6 | Washers | 2 |
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 | 4.3% | 34 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 9 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 5 |
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 | 760 | 4.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 189 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 187 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 206 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 203 | 3.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 -Sleepers
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (1.0% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 -Sleeperss pass their MOT?
95.7% of the 791 2019 Peugeot -Sleepers MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot -Sleepers?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Methodology & source. Based on 791 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.