2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

1,182 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,182 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.3%
    72 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    41 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.6%
  2. Suspension19.6%
  3. Tyres10.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  5. Brakes6.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%

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 2017 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2017 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,182 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot Bipper?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot Bipper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).