Peugeot Bailey MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot Bailey. Check any Bailey by registration number below.

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93.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.2%

vs Peugeot Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Peugeot Bailey — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot Bailey has an average MOT pass rate of 93.7%, which is 9.2 percentage points above the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Bailey is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Peugeot Bailey fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Bailey for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Peugeot Bailey, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot Bailey performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 86 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.7%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

2020

Based on 281 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 3yr

11k mi

Mileage at 5yr

12k mi

2019

Based on 592 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

6.8%

Mileage at 3yr

7k mi

Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

2018

Based on 979 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

2.2%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2017

Based on 1,154 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2016

Based on 192 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

6.6%

2015

Based on 65 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

23.8%

2014

Based on 50 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.2%

Mileage at 10yr

45k mi

2013

Based on 32 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Retest Rate

5.6%

Mileage at 10yr

57k mi

0

Based on 1,250 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 5yr

14k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot Bailey

The most common reasons a Peugeot Bailey fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.7%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.2%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.0%

Peugeot Bailey Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

2.3%

Nearside

1.2%

Rear Offside

1.2%

Other Peugeot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Peugeot models.

Peugeot Boxer 335 S L2h1 Bluehdi

75.6% pass rate

Peugeot 2008 Gt Premium Puretech S/s A

94.1% pass rate

Peugeot 208 Allure Ev

92.7% pass rate

Peugeot 406

89.6% pass rate

Peugeot 5008

82.9% pass rate

Peugeot Campervan

83.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Peugeot Bailey

Peugeot Bailey — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot Bailey MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Bailey?

The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Bailey is 93.7% compared to the Peugeot average of 84.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Bailey?

The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot Bailey are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.7%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.2%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Peugeot Bailey reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.7%, the Peugeot Bailey is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot Bailey?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot Bailey?

Typical mileage for the Peugeot Bailey: 17,629 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Bailey to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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