Peugeot Bailey MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 1,108 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 90.1% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — above the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 87.2% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 91.3% aged 6–9 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 344 | 87.2% |
| 6–9 years | 726 | 91.3% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Peugeot Bailey to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Wipers — 2.4% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp — 1.3% of tests. The airbag warning light is on. Worth resolving before buying, as diagnosis can be costly.
- Brake Performance — 1.2% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System — 1.1% of tests. The TPMS warning is on. Often a sensor battery, which is a per-wheel cost.
- Outline Marker Lamps — 1.1% of tests. A marker light fault on a larger vehicle.
- Position Lamps — 0.8% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Peugeot Bailey are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 1,165 licensed and 123 SORN vehicles in the Peugeot Bailey generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Peugeot Bailey
Before you buy
- Wipers — 2.4% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp — 1.3% of tests in 2024. The airbag warning light is on. Worth resolving before buying, as diagnosis can be costly.
- Brake Performance — 1.2% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System — 1.1% of tests in 2024. The TPMS warning is on. Often a sensor battery, which is a per-wheel cost.
- Check the actual Bailey — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Peugeot models
- Peugeot 208 — 68.8% pass
- Peugeot Partner — 61.5% pass
- Peugeot 308 — 63% pass
- Peugeot 3008 — 68.9% pass
- Peugeot 207 — 49.9% pass
- Peugeot 107 — 62.2% pass
See every Peugeot model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Peugeot Bailey MOT pass rate?
90.1% of 1,108 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Peugeot Bailey passed first time in 2024 — above the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Bailey fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are wipers (2.4% of tests), srs malfunction indicator lamp (1.3% of tests), brake performance (1.2% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system (1.1% of tests).
How many Peugeot Bailey are left in the UK?
1,165 were licensed and 123 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Bailey is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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