2018 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
29,749 MOT tests on the 2018 Peugeot 5008 are in this dataset, and 85.7% of them passed. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 10.3% of the time, so this is 4.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and brakes (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and washers — brake pads alone was recorded 1,260 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.0% versus 9.3%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 13.5% of the time against 14.8% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 1,714 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 1,246 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 1,016 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 990 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 651 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 508 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 1,260 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,025 |
| 3 | Washers | 597 |
| 4 | Wipers | 552 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 454 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 451 |
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 | 26.7% | 7,936 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.8% | 6,779 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.5% | 4,026 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 1,370 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 1,268 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 1,113 |
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 | 7,530 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 15,217 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 5,743 | 18.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,045 | 17.8% |
| 120-150k | 173 | 14.4% |
| 150k+ | 40 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 17,278 | 14.8% |
| Petrol | 12,471 | 13.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,930 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 5,919 | 12.7% |
| 2023 | 5,922 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 5,937 | 16.2% |
| 2025 | 6,041 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2018 5008
On a 2018 5008, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2018 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
85.7% of the 29,749 2018 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot 5008?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2018 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 29,749 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.