2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

6,390 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    183 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    158 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.7%
  2. Brakes5.1%
  3. Tyres4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Body & chassis2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Suspension1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2019 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2019 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,390 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).