2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 700 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).

Pass rate

700

MOT tests analysed

7.4%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.4%	24
2	Visibility	3.1%	22
3	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	11
4	Brakes	0.7%	5
5	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	4
6	Suspension	0.4%	3

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	24
2	Headlamp aim	8
3	Brake pads	4
4	Registration plates	4
5	Tread depth	3
6	Brake discs	3

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.9%	139
2	Brakes	12.3%	86
3	Other defects	4.1%	29
4	Visibility	3.3%	23
5	Road wheels	1.6%	11
6	Suspension	1.1%	8

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 208 Gt Puretech S/S A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	555	5.9%
30-60k	144	13.2%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 208 Gt Puretech S/S A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	51	0.0%
2025	649	8.0%

What to check before buying a 2022 208 Gt Puretech S/S A

Before buying a 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.4% 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.
Visibility (3.1% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.6% 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 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S As pass their MOT?

92.6% of the 700 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).

Does the 2022 208 Gt Puretech S/S A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 700 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.