2015 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Peugeot 5008 passed 77.2% of its 11,368 recorded MOT tests. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (15.7% fail rate), the 2015 5008 comes out 7.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests against 8.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp aim and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,073 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.8% versus 13.4%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 1,953 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.4% | 955 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.2% | 708 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.3% | 604 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 450 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 389 |
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 | 1,073 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 576 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 526 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 503 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 425 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 417 |
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 | 29.5% | 3,357 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.4% | 2,778 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 1,429 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.9% | 1,240 |
| 5 | Suspension | 9.3% | 1,059 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.0% | 904 |
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 | 404 | 13.4% |
| 30-60k | 3,758 | 20.4% |
| 60-90k | 4,108 | 23.8% |
| 90-120k | 2,021 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 669 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 408 | 22.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,272 | 22.8% |
| Petrol | 96 | 22.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,269 | 19.2% |
| 2022 | 2,284 | 21.6% |
| 2023 | 2,311 | 22.9% |
| 2024 | 2,279 | 24.7% |
| 2025 | 2,225 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (8.4% 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 (6.2% 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 2015 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
77.2% of the 11,368 2015 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot 5008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by tyres (8.4%).
Does the 2015 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,368 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.