2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,841 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,841 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    178 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    131 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    108 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.3%
  2. Suspension13.6%
  3. Tyres10.3%
  4. Brakes10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.1%

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: 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 2013 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2013 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,841 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

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