Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI (2012)
2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI
CarHunch analysed 508 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 41.2%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. No vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring, but the consistently poor pass rate suggests these vans accumulate common faults as they age.
At 127,000 miles median mileage, these are well-worn workhorses, and the 0.41 average failures per vehicle tells you repairs will be frequent and ongoing. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine, gearbox, and suspension—don't rely on a recent MOT pass, as nearly 6 in 10 of these will fail their next test.
What to check before buying a 2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 505 | 40.9% | 0.41 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 88.4% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI vehicles fall between 104,216 and 150,134 miles.
2012 Peugeot Partner 850 S L1 HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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