PEUGEOT 508 MOT pass rate
78.7% of 29,292 PEUGEOT 508 MOT tests pass.
The 508 has a pass rate of 78.7%, a little higher than the average across all PEUGEOT models (74.1%).
The PEUGEOT 508's pass rate of 78.7% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 86.6% at 0–3 years to 72.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.6% | 1,386 | 34,226 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.9% | 8,696 | 45,320 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.5% | 4,850 | 89,414 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.4% | 14,360 | 120,241 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 508
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 508 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.4% | Not working |
| Tyres | 30.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 28.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 28.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 3.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.4% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
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 2008 — 81.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT 508?
- 78.7% of PEUGEOT 508 MOT tests pass, based on 29,292 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT 508?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT 508 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT 508'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.