2014 Peugeot 108 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 41,808 MOT tests, the 2014 Peugeot 108 recorded an 84.7% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.3%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.3%) and tyres (5.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, tread depth and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 1,076 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.7% in the 0-30k band and 23.4% in the 150k+ band, a 13.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.3% | 2,628 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.9% | 2,467 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 1,639 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 1,573 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 1,381 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.5% | 1,052 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 1,076 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,057 |
| 3 | Wipers | 957 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 856 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 822 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 817 |
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 | 26.8% | 11,189 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.5% | 9,398 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.1% | 6,729 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.3% | 2,226 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 1,489 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 1,427 |
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 | 9,436 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 21,224 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 9,270 | 20.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,583 | 23.5% |
| 120-150k | 231 | 22.9% |
| 150k+ | 64 | 23.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,236 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 8,331 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 8,395 | 15.2% |
| 2024 | 8,415 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 8,431 | 17.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 108
On a 2014 108, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.3% 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.
- Tyres (5.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
How many 2014 Peugeot 108s pass their MOT?
84.7% of the 41,808 2014 Peugeot 108 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot 108?
Brakes, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.9%).
Does the 2014 108 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 23.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 41,808 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.