MOT reliability
Peugeot 500
2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Peugeot 500 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot 500 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,827 miles.
2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
723
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share
Peugeot 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Peugeot 500 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Other35%
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Steering15%
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Brakes10%
Peugeot 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Peugeot 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot 500 MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork slider tube corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork slider tube corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front tyre starting to perish lightly (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre is right on the legal limit so may be under when returned for re-test depending on miles covered (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Peugeot 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 12,622 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 11,032 |
Peugeot 500 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Peugeot 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Peugeot 500 MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Peugeot 500 in our data has covered around
11,827 miles.
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