2023 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2023 Peugeot 2008 passed 93.9% of its 867 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 5.0%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.8%) and tyres (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 13 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.8% | 24 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 24 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 12 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 2 | Wipers | 13 |
| 3 | Washers | 12 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 5 |
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 | 14.1% | 122 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 59 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 36 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 4 |
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 | 664 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 194 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 586 | 6.0% |
| Electric | 278 | 6.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 826 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2023 2008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.8% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.8% 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 (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2023 Peugeot 2008s pass their MOT?
93.9% of the 867 2023 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Peugeot 2008?
Visibility, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2023 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 867 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.