2019 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
86,378 MOT tests on the 2019 Peugeot 3008 are in this dataset, and 89.4% of them passed. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 2,719 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.9% versus 7.2%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 10.5% of the time against 10.7% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 4,533 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 2,606 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 2,146 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 1,509 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 1,139 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 724 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 2,719 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 2,470 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,188 |
| 4 | Washers | 1,075 |
| 5 | Joints | 1,063 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 671 |
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 | 24.8% | 21,408 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.0% | 16,397 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 6,421 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 2,941 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 1,763 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 1,741 |
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 | 33,684 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 41,720 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 9,270 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,420 | 15.4% |
| 120-150k | 238 | 15.1% |
| 150k+ | 44 | 15.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 44,632 | 10.5% |
| Diesel | 41,746 | 10.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 990 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 21,480 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 21,403 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 21,152 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 21,353 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 3008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Brakes (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% 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 2019 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 86,378 2019 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot 3008?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2019 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 86,378 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.