Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 41 model years and 403,408 tests, the Peugeot 108 passes its MOT 88.4% of the time. That is 1.5 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 13.1%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and visibility.
Best and worst 108 years
Ranked across 108 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2021 cars pass 93.5% of the time while 2014 cars manage 84.7%, a 8.8-point spread.
No single area dominates — tyres (4.8%) and brakes (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 10,405 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.2% versus 7.6%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every 108 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 41,808 | 84.7% | 15.3% | Brakes |
| 2015 | 105,266 | 86.2% | 13.8% | Brakes |
| 2016 | 96,289 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 66,995 | 89.9% | 10.1% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 45,869 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 22,540 | 92.5% | 7.5% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 15,077 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 8,805 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 751 | 95.3% | 4.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 19,496 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 17,531 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 15,435 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 12,019 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 5,870 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 5,191 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 3,352 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 698 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 10,405 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 9,106 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6,944 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6,720 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 6,011 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 5,189 |
| 7 | Washers | 4,886 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 4,328 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.0% | 104,943 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 74,241 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.2% | 41,102 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.2% | 21,122 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 12,574 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 12,052 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 177,230 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 170,934 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 46,929 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 7,081 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 973 | 25.5% |
| 150k+ | 239 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,556 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 76,571 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 82,374 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 86,217 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 87,690 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 108
- Tyres (4.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (4.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 108?
88.4% of the 403,408 Peugeot 108 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.6% fail rate, across model years 1982–2022.
What does the Peugeot 108 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, then brakes (4.3%).
Which 108 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2021 has the best pass rate at 93.5% and 2014 the weakest at 84.7%, from 8,805 and 41,808 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect 108 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 22.2% for 150k+, a 14.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 403,408 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.