2021 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 38,552 MOT tests, the 2021 Peugeot 2008 recorded a 90.3% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 7.2% of the time, so this is 2.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: visibility, recorded in 7.1% of tests against 3.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 3,082 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.9% once past 90-120k — 2.0× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 8.9% fail against 11.7% for diesel, a 2.8-point gap across 28,392 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2023 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.1% | 2,744 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 1,254 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 697 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 606 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 487 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 118 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,082 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 529 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 518 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 506 |
| 5 | Washers | 490 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 417 |
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 | 18.4% | 7,093 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 5,514 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 2,355 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.7% | 1,823 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 1,438 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 256 |
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 | 22,079 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 14,863 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,476 | 16.1% |
| 90-120k | 121 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 25,446 | 8.9% |
| Electric | 10,156 | 11.2% |
| Diesel | 2,946 | 11.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 842 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 18,711 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 18,976 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 2008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 7.1% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (7.1% 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 (3.3% 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.
- Brakes (1.8% 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 2021 Peugeot 2008s pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 38,552 2021 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 2008?
Visibility, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2021 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,552 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.