Peugeot
Bipper
37,340 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where Bippers pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 9.4 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
68.1%
Pass-after-fix
5.4%
Fail
25.8%
Avg miles
109,933
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Some examples of this model are borderline — a small number of diesels were certified Euro 6 before September 2015. Check your registration on the government's ULEZ checker to be certain. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 · Bristol £9.00 .
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Peugeot Bipper: challenging MOT record across 29,376 tests
The Peugeot Bipper is a diesel-powered car sold in the UK market across multiple generations, covering a broad date range in the test population.
MOT data from 29,376 tests puts this car on a 67.1% first-time pass rate, well below the UK fleet average. Average mileage at test is 105,839 miles. The most common fail item is fractured or weakened suspension spring, followed by cracked or discoloured windscreen.
Via the OBD II port and a computer with the correct software.
The Bipper's pass rate warrants caution in the used market. Factor in likely first-test remedial work on the common failure items and get a pre-purchase inspection that covers the specific items this car trips on most.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 8–13
Below the fleet average — generally reasonable to insure. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
8–13
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
2,541 occurrences · 6.8% of tests
- 02
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
2,164 occurrences · 5.8% of tests
- 03
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
1,809 occurrences · 4.8% of tests
- 04
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
1,802 occurrences · 4.8% of tests
- 05
Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective
1,335 occurrences · 3.6% of tests
- 06
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
1,099 occurrences · 2.9% of tests
- 07
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
955 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 08
A tyre cords visible or damaged
749 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 09
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
746 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 10
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
618 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£98–£355
If every one of this Bipper's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Owner reports · Honest John
What owners actually report.
Verbatim faults logged by owners on honestjohn.co.uk over recent years. We didn't summarise — these are the words people typed in.
Where it falls short
I have a 2010 Freelander 2 which has done 60,000 miles.I have just spent £800 to have the rear diff repaired. Now I have to spend a further £700 for a new Haldex pump. The word service keeps displaying...
Recall history
5 UK recalls on record.
The Bipper has 5 official UK vehicle recalls covering defect details, remedies, and affected build dates.
Buying or keeping a Bipper?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Bipper and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.