2019 Peugeot Traveller — MOT failures & pass rate
585 MOT tests on the 2019 Peugeot Traveller are in this dataset, and 86.8% of them passed. That is 3.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and visibility (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 44 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Traveller fails 12.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 14.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.9 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.9% in 2022 to 11.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 34 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 32 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 44 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 5 |
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 | 23.3% | 136 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.0% | 111 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.6% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.8% | 28 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 16 |
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 | 209 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 291 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 63 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 134 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | 129 | 13.2% |
| 2024 | 163 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 149 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Traveller
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.8% 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.
- Visibility (5.5% 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 (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Travellers pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 585 2019 Peugeot Traveller MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Traveller?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2019 Traveller get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 585 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.