2017 Peugeot 108 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 66,995 MOT tests, the 2017 Peugeot 108 recorded an 89.9% pass rate. Against city cars of a similar age (11.7% fail rate), the 2017 108 comes out 1.5pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and visibility (4.0%) 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 1,926 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.5% versus 7.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 2,862 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 2,694 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 2,335 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 1,757 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 587 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 557 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,926 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,460 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,189 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,049 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 967 |
| 6 | Washers | 743 |
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 | 26.3% | 17,589 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.9% | 11,332 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.4% | 4,959 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.3% | 3,523 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 2,081 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 1,875 |
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 | 34,469 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 27,005 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 4,879 | 17.4% |
| 90-120k | 562 | 20.1% |
| 120-150k | 65 | 21.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,114 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 13,364 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 13,546 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 13,419 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 13,552 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 108
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.3% 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.
- 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.
- Brakes (3.5% 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.
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 2017 Peugeot 108s pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 66,995 2017 Peugeot 108 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot 108?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2017 108 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 21.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 66,995 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.