2022 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,692 MOT tests, the 2022 Peugeot 2008 recorded a 93.1% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 6.6%, so the 2022 2008 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.5%) and tyres (3.0%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 518 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.2% in the 0-30k band and 15.2% in the 60-90k band, a 10.0-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.1pp more often than petrol ones (10.5% vs 6.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.5% | 587 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 509 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 240 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 229 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 125 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 518 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 279 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 245 |
| 4 | Washers | 183 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 155 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 92 |
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 | 20.8% | 3,477 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 1,888 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 1,104 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 476 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 222 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 75 |
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 | 11,865 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 4,511 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 290 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,016 | 6.5% |
| Electric | 5,107 | 7.4% |
| Diesel | 569 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 843 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 15,820 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 2008
On a 2022 2008, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (3.5% 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 (1.4% 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 2022 Peugeot 2008s pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 16,692 2022 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 2008?
Visibility, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2022 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,692 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.