Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Peugeot Bailey?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Peugeot Bailey?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Peugeot Bailey?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Peugeot Bailey reliable?

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles, the 2020 Peugeot Bailey has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Peugeot Bailey?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Peugeot Bailey are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12.3% of vehicles), Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (11.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Peugeot Bailey?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot Bailey (2020)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Peugeot Bailey

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2020 Peugeot Bailey. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Peugeot Baileys on test are genuinely reliable: a 91.3% first-time pass rate sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are almost nonexistent at just 0.9% of the cohort. This is a car that's unlikely to surprise you with serious safety issues.

At only 9,856 miles average for a four-year-old model, these are light-use vehicles, which explains the strong pass performance—but it also means real-world durability remains unproven on higher mileage examples. With just 0.36 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle on average, running costs look modest; when you're shopping, prioritise a full service history and get any specific advisories checked by a Peugeot specialist before committing.

We have limited data for the 2020 Peugeot Bailey — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.36

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 7k–12k

For context

These stats describe 116 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 116 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 12.3%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Wipers & washers 11.9%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Lighting 4.1%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault · Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning · Offside Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 2.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Peugeot Bailey vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,240

typical

7,283

low mileage

12,216

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Peugeot Bailey vehicles fall between 7,283 and 12,216 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,283 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,283–12,216 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Peugeot Baileys sit.

⚠ Over 16,491 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Peugeot Bailey — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Peugeot Baileys are still on the road.

Strong survival — 115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.36

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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