2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

1,231 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,231 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  9. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp3.3%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.2%
  2. Suspension31.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.8%
  4. Brakes11.0%
  5. Body & chassis10.8%
  6. Tyres9.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%

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 2009 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2009 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,231 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot Bipper?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot Bipper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).