2022 Peugeot 508 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 639 MOT tests, the 2022 Peugeot 508 recorded an 88.9% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than large family cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.0%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.1%) and tyres (5.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and washers — wipers alone was recorded 35 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.8% once past 60-90k — 2.1× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.1% | 39 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.9% | 38 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 14 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 35 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 3 | Washers | 8 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
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 | 25.2% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 89 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.5% | 35 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.3% | 34 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 6 |
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 | 214 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 273 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 135 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 341 | 12.6% |
| Diesel | 178 | 9.6% |
| Petrol | 120 | 9.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 605 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 508
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.1% 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.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 (2.2% 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 2022 Peugeot 508s pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 639 2022 Peugeot 508 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 508?
Visibility, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by tyres (5.9%).
Does the 2022 508 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 639 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.