2011 Peugeot Bipper 1.4L Diesel · CK60 UMT

The Peugeot Bipper holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 18 February 2026 at 123,979 miles, but the maintenance trend over the past year has been one of deterioration rather than steady upkeep. The vehicle failed its first attempt on 17 February 2026 with four defects, then passed the following day only after the tester flagged a corrosion advisory on the integral body structure and noted that the rear brakes were imbalanced and only just met minimum requirements. This pattern suggests the car was presented in poor condition and patched up just enough to pass, rather than being properly maintained ahead of the test. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2011 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,265 miles per year. However, the record shows a notable gap between the September 2022 pass at 103,598 miles and the February 2025 test at 112,163 miles, covering 8,565 miles in just over two years. The jump from 112,163 miles in February 2025 to 123,979 miles by February 2026 represents nearly 12,000 miles in a single year, a significant increase that points to heavier recent use. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five tests recorded across four years, leaving long stretches of unmonitored wear on critical components. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system, which has appeared as an advisory in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating persistent imbalance that likely points to sticking calipers, uneven disc wear, or a failing compensator valve. The body structure corrosion advisory from both February 2026 attempts is also a concern; while the tester judged structural rigidity not significantly reduced, corrosion on a van of this age and type often accelerates around load-bearing points, sills, and floor sections. A thorough underbody inspection is essential. The 2025 failure revealed deeper mechanical neglect, including a seriously leaking nearside front shock absorber, worn front strut top bushes on both sides, and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp, which could mask an active emissions or engine management fault. Although these items were cleared by the subsequent clean pass, there is no evidence they were properly repaired rather than simply reset. Any prospective buyer should have the front suspension, shock absorbers, and engine diagnostics inspected independently before purchase.