2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

3,031 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,031 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    163 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.5%
  2. Suspension29.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.6%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Brakes9.7%
  6. Tyres9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Steering6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2010 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,031 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot Bipper?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Peugeot Bipper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).