2020 Peugeot Rifter — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,601 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot Rifter, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.4% in the 90-120k group versus 9.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 9.4% | 810 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 432 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.9% | 251 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 179 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 77 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 68 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 870 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 222 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 160 |
| 4 | Washers | 146 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 141 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 140 |
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 | 19.9% | 1,714 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 1,207 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 533 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 363 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 310 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 200 |
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 | 5,957 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,123 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 394 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 84 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,502 | 11.4% |
| Petrol | 99 | 9.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 171 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 2,777 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 2,766 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 2,842 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Rifter
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot Rifter, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 9.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (9.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 Rifters pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 8,601 2020 Peugeot Rifter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot Rifter?
Visibility, recorded in 9.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.0%).
Does the 2020 Rifter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 21.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,601 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.