2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

1,495 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,495 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    75 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Tyres10.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  6. Brakes8.0%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.4%

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 2012 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2012 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,495 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot Bipper?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 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).