Peugeot 208: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Of the 1,157,443 Peugeot 208 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.8% recorded at least one body, structure & corrosion failure. It shows up most on 2012 and 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 93,637 | 12.4% |
| 2013 | 209,575 | 9.2% |
| 2014 | 178,758 | 7.1% |
| 2015 | 163,842 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 151,047 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 101,582 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 85,684 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 75,930 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 19,452 | 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.