2012 Peugeot Bipper · 5,876 MOT tests
2012 Peugeot Bipper reliability
2012 Peugeot Bippers fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Bipper years (5,876 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Bippers: 41.8%)
- 42.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Bippers: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 97,884
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,876
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.6% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot Bipper
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.9%
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Brakes6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 5.65%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Position lamp not working 4.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.88%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Stop lamp not working 2.77%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.29%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (4.29%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper reliable?
2012 Peugeot Bippers fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Bipper years (5,876 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot Bipper MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.56% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (5.65% of tests), position lamp not working (4.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Peugeot Bipper have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Peugeot Bipper shows 97,884 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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