2012 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Peugeot 5008 passed 71.7% of its 14,499 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.2 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 22.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.6% of all tests — 7.9 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, ball joint and headlamp aim — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,176 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.2% once past 150k — 4.9× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.7pp more often than petrol ones (28.4% vs 24.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 31.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 2,703 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.8% | 1,561 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.8% | 1,268 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.5% | 1,233 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 791 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 748 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 1,176 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 832 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 820 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 811 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 781 |
| 6 | Joints | 681 |
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 | 31.5% | 4,566 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.2% | 3,948 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.3% | 3,814 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 1,896 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.5% | 1,809 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.7% | 1,402 |
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 | 49 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,364 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 4,742 | 26.7% |
| 90-120k | 5,135 | 29.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,247 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 957 | 30.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,976 | 28.4% |
| Petrol | 523 | 24.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,178 | 26.3% |
| 2022 | 3,094 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 2,954 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 2,795 | 30.6% |
| 2025 | 2,478 | 30.2% |
What to check before buying a 2012 5008
On a 2012 5008, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (8.8% 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 2012 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 14,499 2012 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Peugeot 5008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by suspension (10.8%).
Does the 2012 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 30.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,499 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.