2020 Peugeot Elddis — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,198 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot Elddis, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 95.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 73 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 49 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.6% | 19 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 59 |
| 2 | Wipers | 52 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 17 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 17 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 12 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 52 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 37 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 22 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,192 | 5.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 384 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 396 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 407 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Elddis
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot Elddis, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (1.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Peugeot Elddiss pass their MOT?
95.1% of the 1,198 2020 Peugeot Elddis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot Elddis?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,198 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.