Peugeot Partner (2015)

14,919 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.9% first-time pass rate

2015 Peugeot Partner

CarHunch analysed 14,919 real MOT records for the 2015 Peugeot Partner. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Peugeot Partner's first-time pass rate of 78.9% sits just below the UK average of 80%, which is unremarkable on its own—but the troubling statistic is that 35.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds and a genuine buyer concern. With nearly all examples being diesel, that fuel type shows a 78.8% pass rate, offering no escape route through alternative powertrains.

At 71,428 miles median age, these nine-year-old vans are running at expected mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 2.3 failures and 9.2 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related issues are mounting. Before committing to one, request its full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural integrity, braking systems, and emissions control, since the high dangerous-defect rate points to systemic weak points rather than random bad luck.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
78.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
71,428
typical mileage
49,354–96,855 middle half
35.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Peugeot Partner

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.
  • ⚠️ 35.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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%) 14,779 78.8% 2.31
Petrol (1%) 92 81.9% 2.01
Electric (0%) 36 81.2% 1.86
Diesel (0%) 4 100% 0
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 3 80.2% 1.33
Diesel (0%) 2 88.9% 1
Other (0%) 1 75% 1
Electric Diesel (0%) 1 85.7% 1
Diesel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Peugeot Partner 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.

49,354
low mileage
71,428
typical
96,855
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Peugeot Partner vehicles fall between 49,354 and 96,855 miles.

2015 Peugeot Partner — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 12,320 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

1,774 12,320 2017 2025

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

9.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.3
Avg failures per vehicle
9.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Peugeot Partner

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 53.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 53.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 48.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 40.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 29.1%
    Nearside Front Position lamp not working
  • 28.1%
    Offside Front Position lamp not working
  • 27.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 26.4%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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