2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

1,194 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    46 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    46 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  4. Tyres8.2%
  5. Brakes7.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%

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 2016 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2016 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,194 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot Bipper?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Peugeot Bipper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).