2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,818 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

1,818

MOT tests analysed

7.4%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	6.3%	114
2	Tyres	2.5%	46
3	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	31
4	Brakes	1.1%	20
5	Suspension	0.8%	14
6	Other defects	0.2%	3

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	129
2	Headlamp aim	34
3	Tread depth	19
4	Washers	19
5	Brake pads	18
6	Shock absorbers	11

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.4%	298
2	Brakes	10.8%	197
3	Other defects	5.0%	91
4	Visibility	2.8%	50
5	Suspension	2.0%	37
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	11

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,226	6.2%
30-60k	552	10.1%
60-90k	37	8.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	620	7.1%
2024	590	7.0%
2025	599	8.3%

What to check before buying a 2020 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto

Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.

Visibility (6.3% 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 (2.5% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.7% 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 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?

92.6% of the 1,818 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto?

Visibility, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.5%).

Does the 2020 2008 Gt Puretech S/S Auto get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,818 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.