Peugeot 2008: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Of the 682,599 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset, 6.2% recorded at least one body, structure & corrosion failure. It shows up most on 2013 and 2014 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21,895 | 12.4% |
| 2014 | 98,726 | 11.7% |
| 2015 | 105,281 | 8.8% |
| 2016 | 109,539 | 8.0% |
| 2017 | 96,122 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 89,218 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 67,717 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 37,870 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 38,552 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 16,692 | 0.2% |
Methodology & source. 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.