2020 Peugeot Traveller — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 254 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot Traveller, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 85.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 18 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 16 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 3 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions not tested | 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 | 17.7% | 45 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 42 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.1% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 12 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 10 |
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 | 126 | 17.5% |
| 30-60k | 103 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 90 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 91 | 14.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Traveller
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot Traveller, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.1% 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 (5.5% 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 2020 Peugeot Travellers pass their MOT?
85.0% of the 254 2020 Peugeot Traveller MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot Traveller?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2020 Traveller get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 254 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.