2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

1,995 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,995 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    130 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    77 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.7%
  2. Lights & electrics25.8%
  3. Tyres9.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  5. Brakes8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.3%

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 2013 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2013 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,995 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 suspension.

Is the 2013 Peugeot Bipper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).