2015 Peugeot Bipper 1.2L Diesel · RA65 AAJ

The 2015 Peugeot Bipper holds a current MOT valid until May 2027, having passed its most recent test on 18 May 2026 at 123,700 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of minor recurring advisories rather than serious structural or mechanical deterioration. The tester flagged an oil leak, though not deemed excessive, a failed registration plate lamp among multiple light sources, and play in a steering rack inner joint. None of these are immediate fail items, yet the steering rack play is a wear point that warrants monitoring, particularly as it represents a mechanical linkage rather than a simple electrical or cosmetic defect. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for an 11-year-old light commercial vehicle. Between the November 2022 test at 118,699 miles and the December 2024 test at 122,450 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 3,750 miles over two years, then added a further 1,250 miles by May 2026. This equates to approximately 11,200 miles per year overall, which sits squarely within typical use for the age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The record is clean and continuous, with no missed annual tests. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The November 2023 test at 122,173 miles identified slight play in the offside front lower suspension ball joint, and the May 2026 test recorded play in a steering rack inner joint. These two advisories, appearing within a two-and-a-half-year window, suggest the front-end wear items are reaching the point where replacement may be due. Check for uneven tyre wear, clacking over bumps, and free play at the steering wheel. The oil leak noted in the most recent test should be traced to its source, whether that is a rocker cover gasket, sump seal, or a more costly main seal, and the underside inspected for any corrosion that could be masking fluid trails. The repeated registration plate lamp advisory is trivial but confirms a pattern of minor electrical oversights that a quick walkaround check will verify. Tyre condition has been flagged twice, in November 2022 across three tyres for cracking and perishing. While the subsequent tests show no repeat of this defect, it indicates the vehicle may have spent periods stationary or exposed to the elements. Inspect the sidewalls and date stamps on the current set carefully. The central stop lamp advisory from the failed November 2022 test was rectified before the same-day retest, so no ongoing concern remains there. Overall, the Bipper presents as a mechanically sound work van with no evidence of major structural corrosion, brake failure, or emissions non-compliance. The advisories are predictable wear items for the mileage and age, and none point to neglect or imminent failure.