2020 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
39,118 MOT tests on the 2020 Peugeot 3008 are in this dataset, and 90.6% of them passed. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and brakes (2.7%) 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 1,026 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.5% versus 7.5%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.2% of the time against 10.4% for hybrid.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 2,104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 1,065 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 716 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 588 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 243 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 150 |
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 | 1,026 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 996 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 447 |
| 4 | Washers | 427 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 238 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 206 |
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 | 26.3% | 10,267 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.4% | 6,818 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 2,613 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 1,024 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 640 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 359 |
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 | 19,719 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 16,804 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 2,240 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 302 | 15.2% |
| 120-150k | 40 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 22,763 | 9.2% |
| Diesel | 12,718 | 9.5% |
| Hybrid | 3,637 | 10.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 600 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 13,111 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 12,642 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 12,753 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 3008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.4% 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.
- Brakes (2.7% 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 (1.8% 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 2020 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 39,118 2020 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 3008?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2020 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 39,118 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.