MOT fail rates by first-use year
2009 Peugeot Bipper MOT fail rate and common faults
How Peugeot Bipper cars first used in 2009 did at their MOTs from 2022 to 2025, against all cars of the same age. From 5,701 DVSA MOT tests of these cars. First use is usually the date the car was first registered.
MOT data updated
At 16 years, tested in 2025
What stands out
- In 2025, at 16 years old, Peugeot Bipper cars first used in 2009 failed 48.9% of MOTs (1,103 tests), 6.3 points above the 42.6% for all cars that age.
- From 2022 to 2025, as these cars went from 13 to 16 years old, the fail rate moved from 46.1% to 48.9%.
- The most common fail item that is not a wear item, for the Peugeot Bipper at 16 years, is coil spring broken, at 6.8 per 100 MOTs (all cars: 3.9).
MOT fail rate by test year
| Test year | Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 years | 46.1% | 1,721 | 38.3% | +7.9 pts |
| 2023 | 14 years | 48.0% | 1,553 | 40.3% | +7.7 pts |
| 2024 | 15 years | 47.0% | 1,324 | 41.6% | +5.4 pts |
| 2025 | 16 years | 48.9% | 1,103 | 42.6% | +6.3 pts |
Most common faults at 16 years
These figures cover all Peugeot Bipper MOTs at 16 years: cars first used 2008 to 2009, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=1,620). The list uses every first-use year so it has enough tests. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
MOT fail items
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring broken | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Tyre tread below 1.6 mm Wear | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Wear | 5.6 | 2.3 |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wear | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Side/position light not working Wear | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Brake light not working Wear | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Driveshaft CV boot split | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush | 4.0 | 0.2 |
| Engine warning lamp at the diesel emissions check: not working or showing a fault | 3.7 | 0.6 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 3.5 | 1.5 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=1,620). A test with two items counts once for each.
Advisories
| Advisory | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread close to the legal limit or worn on the edge Wear | 23.6 | 18.2 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 17.7 | 10.7 |
| Coil spring: corroded | 14.4 | 7.4 |
| Suspension pin or bush worn, without excessive movement | 11.4 | 8.7 |
| Windscreen: damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11.0 | 3.4 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear | 11.0 | 9.5 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 9.0 | 11.2 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Wear | 8.1 | 5.9 |
| Headlamp: lens slightly defective Wear | 6.4 | 2.8 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot severely deteriorated | 6.4 | 3.5 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=1,620). A test with two items counts once for each.
Fuel type at 16 years
These figures cover all Peugeot Bipper MOTs at 16 years: cars first used 2008 to 2009, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=1,620). Each fuel is set against all cars of the same fuel and age. Fuels with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Fuel | Share of tests | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars, same fuel | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 100.0% | 48.8% | 1,546 | 42.8% | 116,461 miles |
Car tax rules for a 2009 car
- Cars first registered from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 are taxed by CO2 emissions band, from band A (the lowest emissions) to band M. The band is set by the CO2 figure on the V5C logbook.
These are the rules, not the amount for a specific car. Car tax check
ULEZ and clean air zones
- Diesel cars first registered before September 2015 usually do not meet Euro 6, so a 2009 diesel usually pays the ULEZ daily charge. A few models met Euro 6 early.
- The clean air zones in Birmingham and Bristol use the same Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel standards. The low emission zones in Scotland use them too, but enforce them with fines, not a daily charge.
The Euro standard of the car decides, not the year alone. ULEZ checker
Other years of the Peugeot Bipper
Other Peugeot models first used in 2009
| Model | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 207 (2009) | 16 years in 2025 | 51.0% | 20,813 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot 107 (2009) | 16 years in 2025 | 42.5% | 12,268 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot 308 (2009) | 16 years in 2025 | 49.6% | 8,816 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot Expert (2009) | 16 years in 2025 | 48.4% | 1,490 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot Boxer (2009) | 16 years in 2025 | 27.6% | 1,768 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot 407 (2009) | 15 years in 2024 | 46.9% | 1,287 | 41.6% |
More on the Peugeot Bipper
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 28 September 2026.
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