2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

10,489 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    357 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    241 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Tyres4.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2020 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,489 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).