2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,435 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,435 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    347 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    282 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Brakes5.1%
  3. Tyres3.9%
  4. Body & chassis2.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2019 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,435 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot 2008?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).