2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,287 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    195 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    154 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  2. Tyres3.3%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2020 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,287 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot 2008?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

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