2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,062 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,062 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 beam2.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    410 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    200 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    283 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    203 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.2%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Body & chassis3.9%
  4. Brakes2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Suspension1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.3%

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: 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 208?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2019 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,062 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot 208?

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; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).