2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,382 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,382 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.1%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.0%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    564 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Body & chassis18.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.6%
  4. Suspension11.1%
  5. Brakes9.7%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure8.8%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2012 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2012 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,382 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).