Peugeot Bailey
From 2,163 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Baileys fare better: 2020 models pass at 93.9% vs 91.5% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 28 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 28 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 17 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
Peugeot Bailey on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 15 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 14. At this rate, roughly 55.9 years until none remain. Now at 82.9% of its peak (539 in 2021 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 425 | 22 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2025 Q2 | 440 | 17 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 405 | 54 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q4 | 393 | 60 | +1 | -3 | -2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 431 | 24 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 447 | 9 | +2 | -0 | +25 |
| 2024 Q1 | 406 | 25 | +2 | -18 | -16 |
| 2023 Q4 | 389 | 58 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Approach Autograph 75-2 | Diesel | 86 | 50% |
| Bailey Approach Autograph 75-4 | Petrol | 85 | 50% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.9% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2019 | 88.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2017 | 91.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
1 earlier years
| 2016 | 94.6% | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Baileys tested had between 11,476 and 20,147 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,738 median miles, the Bailey has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot Bailey MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Bailey has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,163 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Bailey?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Bailey is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction.
How many Peugeot Baileys are on UK roads?
There are 425 Peugeot Baileys currently licensed on UK roads, with 22 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Bailey at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Bailey is 19,738 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,476 and 20,147 miles.
Buying a used Bailey?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.