2014 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
98,726 MOT tests on the 2014 Peugeot 2008 are in this dataset, and 78.1% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 18.6% of the time, so this is 3.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (11.7%) and lighting & signalling (11.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, headlamp and registration plate lamp(s) — joints alone was recorded 11,052 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.9% once past 150k — 3.0× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 21.5% of the time against 22.1% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.7% | 11,545 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 10,920 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.9% | 4,843 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 4,397 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.3% | 4,218 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 3,996 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 11,052 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 4,498 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4,107 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 3,082 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3,079 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 3,058 |
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 | 27.5% | 27,181 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.4% | 27,003 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.4% | 15,207 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 12,007 |
| 5 | Suspension | 12.1% | 11,949 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.1% | 8,988 |
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 | 4,864 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 33,490 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 39,052 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 16,467 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 4,025 | 28.6% |
| 150k+ | 810 | 28.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 66,586 | 22.1% |
| Petrol | 32,140 | 21.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,215 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 19,764 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 20,089 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 20,080 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 19,578 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 2008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: body, structure & corrosion accounted for 11.7% of tests. Start there.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2008s pass their MOT?
78.1% of the 98,726 2014 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot 2008?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.1%).
Does the 2014 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 28.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 98,726 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.