Peugeot Bailey MOT Failures
An analysis of 5,343 real DVSA MOT tests on the Peugeot Bailey — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Peugeot Bailey fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Peugeot Bailey is lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... — this model is 24 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 5,343 MOT tests, 0.96% of all Peugeot Bailey tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include light unit fault (6.4x the fleet average) and headlight fault (6.3x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Peugeot Bailey's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Lights & Electrics, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a Peugeot Bailey before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Peugeot Bailey
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Peugeot Bailey:
Lights & Electrics — check for lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m..., headlight fault. Seatbelts & Airbags — check for light unit fault.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Peugeot Bailey MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Bailey?
Based on 5,343 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... — at 24x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include light unit fault and headlight fault.
Is the Peugeot Bailey reliable based on MOT data?
The Peugeot Bailey has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m..., light unit fault, headlight fault.
How do I check a Peugeot Bailey's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.