Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019): what fails at MOT
Across 96,012 MOT tests of the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 26.9% failed — about 1 in 4. The parts that fail most are lights and electrics (11.0% of tests), body, chassis and structure (9.1%), tyres (4.9%), brakes (4.3%) and suspension (4.0%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 has 30% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it last of the two Peugeot 2008 generations on MOT results; the Peugeot 2008 Mk2 (2019–2025) does best.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019)
MOT: 26.9% of 96,012 initial tests failed — 30% more failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lights and electrics | 11.0% |
| 2 | body, chassis and structure | 9.1% |
| 3 | tyres | 4.9% |
| 4 | brakes | 4.3% |
| 5 | suspension | 4.0% |
Questions
What fails most on a Peugeot 2008 Mk1 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is lights and electrics: 11.0% of Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on lights and electrics. Next come body, chassis and structure (9.1%) and tyres (4.9%).
How often does a Peugeot 2008 Mk1 fail its MOT?
26.9% of Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 4), counting initial tests only, across 96,012 tests.
Is the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019) reliable?
On MOT results, the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 has 30% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Peugeot 2008 Mk1 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.