2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

10,815 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,815 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    467 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high2.5%
  6. Horn: not working2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    258 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Tyres5.1%
  5. Body & chassis1.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Suspension0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

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: 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 2021 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2021 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,815 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).