2020 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Peugeot 5008 passed 87.2% of its 16,392 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.0 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.4%) and brakes (3.9%) 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 693 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.1% once past 90-120k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 12.5% of the time against 13.2% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 1,044 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.9% | 640 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 466 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 361 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 218 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 147 |
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 | 693 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 432 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 292 |
| 4 | Washers | 276 |
| 5 | Joints | 168 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 146 |
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 | 27.4% | 4,486 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.9% | 3,429 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.5% | 2,047 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.8% | 780 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 374 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 330 |
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 | 6,944 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 8,041 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,214 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 157 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9,770 | 12.5% |
| Diesel | 6,622 | 13.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 256 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 5,412 | 12.1% |
| 2024 | 5,376 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 5,341 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.4% 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 (3.9% 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 (2.8% 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 2020 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 16,392 2020 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 5008?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.9%).
Does the 2020 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,392 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.