2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,852 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.3% in the 60-90k group versus 8.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.9% | 334 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 172 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 126 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.0% | 99 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 51 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 427 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 89 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 41 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 35 |
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 | 21.7% | 1,053 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.5% | 848 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 179 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.5% | 172 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 167 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 48 |
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 | 3,014 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,642 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 184 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,515 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 1,644 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 1,683 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 208 Puretech Ss
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.9% 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 (3.5% 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 (2.6% 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 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech Sss pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 4,852 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech Ss?
Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2020 208 Puretech Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,852 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.