2020 Peugeot -Sleepers — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Peugeot -Sleepers passed 95.6% of its 274 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.6%) 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 washers — wipers alone was recorded 11 times.
The trend is worsening — 3.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 5.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.0% | 11 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 10 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.4% | 1 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.4% | 1 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Washers | 2 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 1 |
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 | 4.0% | 11 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 267 | 4.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 95 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 95 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 -Sleepers
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.0% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.0% 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 (3.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (0.4% 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 2020 Peugeot -Sleeperss pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 274 2020 Peugeot -Sleepers MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot -Sleepers?
Visibility, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.6%).
Methodology & source. Based on 274 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.