2019 Peugeot 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,189 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Peugeot 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.9% in the 60-90k group versus 4.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 209 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 127 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 91 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 32 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 121 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 64 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 64 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 54 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 50 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 47 |
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 | 18.5% | 775 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 772 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 261 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.2% | 218 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 76 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.2% | 51 |
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 | 3,028 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,081 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 72 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,028 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 1,036 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 1,053 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 1,065 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A
Before buying a 2019 Peugeot 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 2019 Peugeot 2008 Prem Puretech Ss As pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 4,189 2019 Peugeot 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2019 2008 Prem Puretech Ss A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,189 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.