Peugeot Satelis MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,164 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 20.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Peugeot Satelis MOT Reliability Overview
The Peugeot Satelis is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,164 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 10 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.7% and a failure rate of 20.3%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Peugeot Satelis earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Peugeot Satelis presents for MOT with approximately 14,079 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2011 models achieve the highest pass rate at 92.7%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 73.5%. This 19.2 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Peugeot Satelis is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 21.1% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors at 6.0%. Motorcycle suspension rounds out the top three at 5.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
View as table
| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 22.5% | 262 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 6.0% | 70 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Suspension | 5.9% | 69 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 5.4% | 63 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 4.9% | 57 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres | 4.0% | 46 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 3.1% | 36 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.5% | 29 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 2.2% | 26 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.9% | 11 |
| 11 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.4% | 5 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Non-component Advisories | 0.3% | 3 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.3% | 3 |
| 15 | Items Not Tested | 0.2% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,079 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
View as table
| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 15.99 | 22.5% | 262 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 4.27 | 6.0% | 70 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 4.21 | 5.9% | 69 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 3.84 | 5.4% | 63 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 3.48 | 4.9% | 57 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 2.81 | 4.0% | 46 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 2.20 | 3.1% | 36 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.77 | 2.5% | 29 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 1.59 | 2.2% | 26 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.67 | 0.9% | 11 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.31 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.24 | 0.3% | 4 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.18 | 0.3% | 3 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.18 | 0.3% | 3 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.12 | 0.2% | 2 |
🚗 Similar Cars to Consider
Mileage at MOT
The average Peugeot Satelis has 14,079 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Peugeot Satelis has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 14.42% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Peugeot Satelis MOT Data
The Peugeot Satelis is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,164 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 10 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.7% and a failure rate of 20.3%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Peugeot Satelis owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle lamps and reflectors for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Satelis is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 21.1% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 21.1% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Satelis. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 6.0% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 6.0% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Satelis. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle suspension — 5.9% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 5.9% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Satelis. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Satelis?
Based on 1,164 MOT tests in our database, the Peugeot Satelis has an overall pass rate of 79.7% (20.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Satelis?
The top 3 reasons a Peugeot Satelis fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (21.1%), 2. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (6.0%), 3. Motorcycle suspension (5.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Peugeot Satelis reliable?
With a 20.3% MOT failure rate, the Satelis is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Peugeot Satelis?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (21.1%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (6.0%); Motorcycle suspension (5.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.