2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,564 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    178 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    100 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    67 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Brakes11.9%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Body & chassis4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2011 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,564 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot 508?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).