2020 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
37,870 MOT tests on the 2020 Peugeot 2008 are in this dataset, and 90.7% of them passed. Against small SUVs of a similar age (8.0% fail rate), the 2020 2008 comes out 1.4pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 6.6% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 2,721 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.6% versus 7.6%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.0% of the time against 10.5% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.6% | 2,500 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 1,135 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 863 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 491 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 370 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 165 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,721 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 619 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 532 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 456 |
| 5 | Washers | 455 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 345 |
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 | 18.8% | 7,118 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 5,979 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 2,201 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 1,253 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.2% | 1,214 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 357 |
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 | 22,069 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 14,391 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,298 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 96 | 15.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 29,443 | 9.0% |
| Electric | 5,603 | 10.4% |
| Diesel | 2,824 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 203 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 12,431 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 12,534 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 12,691 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 2008
On a 2020 2008, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (6.6% 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.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (2.3% 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.
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 2020 Peugeot 2008s pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 37,870 2020 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 2008?
Visibility, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2020 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 37,870 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.