2013 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,100 MOT tests, the 2013 Peugeot 5008 recorded a 72.4% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (20.1% fail rate), the 2013 5008 comes out 7.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.9% of tests against 10.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and headlamp aim — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,602 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.9% versus 13.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.9% | 3,525 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.2% | 1,647 |
| 3 | Tyres | 8.6% | 1,390 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.6% | 1,379 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.4% | 871 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 701 |
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 | 1,602 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,387 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,006 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 941 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 812 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 768 |
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 | 31.6% | 5,081 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.0% | 4,342 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 2,302 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.7% | 2,198 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.9% | 1,911 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 1,142 |
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 | 151 | 13.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,254 | 23.6% |
| 60-90k | 5,946 | 27.2% |
| 90-120k | 4,779 | 29.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,008 | 30.0% |
| 150k+ | 960 | 29.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 15,646 | 27.7% |
| Petrol | 454 | 24.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,361 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 3,415 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 3,308 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 3,146 | 29.5% |
| 2025 | 2,870 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.2% 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.
- Tyres (8.6% 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.
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 2013 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
72.4% of the 16,100 2013 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot 5008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.9% of tests, followed by suspension (10.2%).
Does the 2013 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.9% in the 0-30k band to 29.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,100 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.