2022 Peugeot 208 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Peugeot 208 passed 91.2% of its 19,452 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 6.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and visibility (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 718 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.5% once past 60-90k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.6pp more often than petrol ones (11.4% vs 7.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 843 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 702 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 361 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.7% | 329 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 238 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 718 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 345 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 205 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 124 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 118 |
| 6 | Washers | 109 |
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 | 20.0% | 3,896 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 1,935 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 772 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.1% | 596 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 590 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 179 |
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 | 15,368 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,692 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 365 | 14.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 13,275 | 7.8% |
| Electric | 5,365 | 10.8% |
| Diesel | 810 | 11.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 892 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 18,537 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 208
On a 2022 208, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.6% 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 (1.9% 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 208s pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 19,452 2022 Peugeot 208 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 208?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2022 208 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,452 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.