2015 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Peugeot 2008 passed 80.3% of its 105,281 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (16.4% fail rate), the 2015 2008 comes out 3.2pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.9%) and body, structure & corrosion (8.8%) 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 8,244 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.0% versus 8.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.6pp more often than petrol ones (20.2% vs 18.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
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 — 14.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 10,418 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.8% | 9,310 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.2% | 5,443 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.6% | 4,872 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.0% | 4,155 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 3,158 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 8,244 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 4,460 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 3,846 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 3,269 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 2,852 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 2,774 |
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% | 28,234 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.1% | 27,499 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.1% | 14,859 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.3% | 12,893 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 11,415 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.2% | 9,631 |
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 | 8,249 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 45,759 | 17.1% |
| 60-90k | 37,209 | 22.8% |
| 90-120k | 11,426 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,184 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 444 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 67,988 | 20.2% |
| Petrol | 37,293 | 18.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,326 | 14.7% |
| 2022 | 20,832 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | 21,266 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 21,493 | 22.6% |
| 2025 | 21,364 | 23.3% |
What to check before buying a 2015 2008
On a 2015 2008, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (8.8% 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+.
- Suspension (5.2% 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 2015 Peugeot 2008s pass their MOT?
80.3% of the 105,281 2015 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot 2008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.9% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (8.8%).
Does the 2015 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 29.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 105,281 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.