2016 Peugeot 108 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Peugeot 108 passed 88.2% of its 96,289 recorded MOT tests. Against city cars of a similar age (13.7% fail rate), the 2016 108 comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and brakes (4.4%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 2,584 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.0% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 28.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 4,750 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 4,272 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.0% | 3,846 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 3,015 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 1,342 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 1,190 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,584 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,377 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,735 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,596 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 1,526 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,234 |
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 | 28.0% | 26,918 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 18,070 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.4% | 9,985 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 5,242 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 3,305 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 3,138 |
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 | 35,175 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 47,227 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 11,935 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,661 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 240 | 27.1% |
| 150k+ | 50 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,985 | 9.3% |
| 2022 | 19,156 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 19,350 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 19,301 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | 19,497 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 108
On a 2016 108, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.9% 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.
- Brakes (4.4% 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 (4.0% 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
How many 2016 Peugeot 108s pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 96,289 2016 Peugeot 108 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot 108?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).
Does the 2016 108 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 18.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,289 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.