PEUGEOT 2008 MOT pass rate
81.5% of 188,322 PEUGEOT 2008 MOT tests pass.
The 2008 passes its MOT 81.5% of the time — well above the average across all PEUGEOT models, which sits at 74.1%.
The PEUGEOT 2008 has a pass rate of 81.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the PEUGEOT 2008 tested at 0–3 years pass 92.1% of the time, compared with just 68.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.1% | 22,137 | 24,615 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.8% | 61,981 | 32,967 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.9% | 90,256 | 59,239 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.6% | 13,945 | 79,197 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 2008
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 2008 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.9% | Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| Body, chassis, structure | 31.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 20.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 15.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Visibility | 14.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 1.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 78.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 78.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 73.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.4% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 71.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 107 — 70.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT 2008?
- 81.5% of PEUGEOT 2008 MOT tests pass, based on 188,322 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT 2008?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT 2008 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT 2008's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PEUGEOT service history guide for how to check and keep one.