PEUGEOT BAILEY (2021)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 89 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests (2024)
89
Avg Mileage
11,778 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the PEUGEOT brand average of 83%.
At 3 years old, 94% of PEUGEOT BAILEYs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 89 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 11,778 miles.
How does the 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY has 11,778 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
Best year to buy a PEUGEOT BAILEY?
The most reliable year is the 2018 model with a 97% MOT pass rate, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 85%. The 2021 sits between the two at 94%.
How much does a 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
PEUGEOT BAILEY by Year
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About the 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY
The 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 89 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.
With an average of 11,778 miles at 3 years old, PEUGEOT BAILEY owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY Fuel Costs
The modest 1200cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
PEUGEOT BAILEY Reliability Trend
Newer PEUGEOT BAILEYs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY
At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 97%. Note: with only 89 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2021 PEUGEOT BAILEY
The PEUGEOT BAILEY is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2019) 91% pass rate (-3%) from 124,950 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (-2%) from 89,653 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2019) 88% pass rate (-6%) from 68,639 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2020) 93% pass rate (-1%) from 52,321 tests