2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,045 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    71 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.2%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.1%
  2. Tyres8.9%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Suspension8.2%
  5. Body & chassis5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%

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: 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 2015 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2015 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,045 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot 508?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).