2022 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,258 MOT tests, the 2022 Peugeot 5008 recorded an 88.8% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), the 2022 5008 comes out 3.7pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests against 3.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 149 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.1% once past 60-90k — 2.1× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 11.1% of the time against 11.4% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 270 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 128 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 86 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 76 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 35 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 149 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 131 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 76 |
| 4 | Washers | 55 |
| 5 | Wipers | 32 |
| 6 | Joints | 22 |
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 | 25.1% | 1,067 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 683 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.3% | 482 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 115 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 98 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 24 |
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 | 2,477 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,653 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 115 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,367 | 11.4% |
| Diesel | 1,891 | 11.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 275 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 3,972 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (3.0% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 2022 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 4,258 2022 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 5008?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2022 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,258 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.