Peugeot 208 Mk2 (2019–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 22,006 MOT tests of the Peugeot 208 Mk2 (2019–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 11.8% failed — about 1 in 8. The parts that fail most are tyres (3.6% of tests), lights and electrics (3.3%), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (3.3%), brakes (1.6%) and suspension (0.9%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Peugeot 208 Mk2 has 9% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the two Peugeot 208 generations on MOT results.
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 208 Mk2 (2019–2025)
MOT: 11.8% of 22,006 initial tests failed — 9% more failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 3.6% |
| 2 | lights and electrics | 3.3% |
| 3 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 3.3% |
| 4 | brakes | 1.6% |
| 5 | suspension | 0.9% |
Questions
What fails most on a Peugeot 208 Mk2 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 3.6% of Peugeot 208 Mk2 (2019–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come lights and electrics (3.3%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (3.3%).
How often does a Peugeot 208 Mk2 fail its MOT?
11.8% of Peugeot 208 Mk2 (2019–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 8), counting initial tests only, across 22,006 tests.
Is the Peugeot 208 Mk2 (2019–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Peugeot 208 Mk2 has 9% 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 208 Mk2 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.