Comparison · small SUVs

Peugeot 2008 vs Ford Puma: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 92 for the Peugeot 2008, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 180,018 real MOT tests in 2024.

Peugeot 2008

92Below average
MOT tests123,558

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testPeugeot 2008Ford Puma
3–5 years
98About average
105Above average
6–9 years
90Well below average
–
10–14 years
87Well below average
–
15+ years–
101About average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearPeugeot 2008Ford Puma
202186.0%92.1%
202084.8%91.7%
201983.4%92.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaPeugeot 2008Ford Puma
Lights & electrics12.22.5
Body & chassis9.00.6
Tyres5.23.2
Brakes5.52.3
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.01.8
Suspension4.51.2
Emissions & leaks3.40.9
Seat belts & airbags0.40.5

Peugeot 2008: top failures

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Peugeot 2008 or the Ford Puma?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 92 for the Peugeot 2008, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Peugeot 2008 and Ford Puma can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Peugeot 2008 had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Ford Puma in 3.

What fails most on each?

Peugeot 2008: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high.