2019 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Peugeot 5008 passed 86.9% of its 26,309 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.7 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.5%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.1%) and brakes (4.0%) 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 headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 1,023 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.6% once past 120-150k — 2.3× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 12.4% of the time against 13.6% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 1,598 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 1,049 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 986 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 573 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 407 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 251 |
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 | 1,023 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 757 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 450 |
| 4 | Washers | 397 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 387 |
| 6 | Joints | 346 |
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% | 7,030 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.6% | 5,425 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.4% | 3,527 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 1,285 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 1,007 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.3% | 612 |
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 | 8,727 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 13,371 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 3,542 | 16.8% |
| 90-120k | 564 | 16.8% |
| 120-150k | 88 | 21.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 16,601 | 13.6% |
| Petrol | 9,708 | 12.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 298 | 15.4% |
| 2022 | 6,514 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 6,434 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 6,546 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 6,517 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (4.0% 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 (3.8% 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 2019 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
86.9% of the 26,309 2019 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot 5008?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2019 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 21.6% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 26,309 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.