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Peugeot Bailey Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot Bailey reliable? We analysed 8,474 real MOT tests across 1,376 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 8,474 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.1%
Typical Mileage
12,841mi
Annual Mileage
2,004mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
14yrs

The Peugeot Bailey is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot Bailey.

Peugeot Bailey Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot Bailey. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot Bailey MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Peugeot Bailey to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.8%
2021
88.9%
2020
91.5%
2019
91.4%
2018
90.6%
2017
88.5%
2016
84.8%
2015
85.6%
2014
86%
2013
87.5%
2012

Peugeot Bailey Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot Bailey owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,116 mi/yr
Typical
2,004 mi/yr
Average
2,551 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,256 mi/yr

Peugeot Bailey MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot Bailey year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 161 88.8% 7,180 10,466 16,331
2020 459 88.9% 6,526 9,140 12,961
2019 1,078 91.5% 6,748 10,162 14,651
2018 2,112 91.4% 7,598 12,033 18,248
2017 2,959 90.6% 8,815 13,206 19,635
2016 667 88.5% 9,496 14,813 20,524
2015 303 84.8% 14,260 18,838 25,099
2014 250 85.6% 13,548 20,413 28,589
2013 172 86.0% 12,667 18,371 30,888
2012 152 87.5% 11,950 19,122 27,282

How Long Does a Peugeot Bailey Last?

Based on 1,376 Peugeot Bailey vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.9 years
Median
7.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
14 years

Peugeot Bailey Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot Bailey MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
12,841 mi
75th Percentile
19,238 mi
95th Percentile
33,256 mi
Max Recorded
389,012 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot Bailey

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

91.5% MOT pass rate from 1,078 tests

Year to avoid
2015

84.8% MOT pass rate from 303 tests

The best year to buy a used Peugeot Bailey is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 1,078 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Peugeot Bailey Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot Bailey THIS CAR 90.1% 8,474 12,841 mi 14 yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Toyota Proace City Active 79.6% 3,140 46,800 mi — yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot Bailey outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot Bailey?

The Peugeot Bailey has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 8,474 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot Bailey owner drives around 2,004 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Peugeot Bailey models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot Bailey — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot Bailey reliable?
Based on 8,474 MOT tests, the Peugeot Bailey has a 90.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot Bailey?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot Bailey do per year?
The typical Peugeot Bailey does around 2,004 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot Bailey last?
Most Peugeot Bailey models stay on UK roads for around 14 years based on our analysis of 1,376 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot Bailey?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Peugeot Bailey?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Peugeot Bailey is 2019 with a 91.5% pass rate across 1,078 tests.