2020 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 4,862 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 89.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.1% in the 60-90k group versus 8.0% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

4,862

MOT tests analysed

10.1%

Fail rate

in line with

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 Ptech S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	7.1%	344
2	Brakes	3.1%	151
3	Tyres	3.0%	147
4	Lighting & signalling	1.4%	68
5	Suspension	1.0%	50
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.4%	19

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 Ptech S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	380
2	Brake pads	119
3	Headlamp aim	70
4	Washers	64
5	Tread depth	63
6	Brake discs	62

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	18.0%	877
2	Tyres	18.0%	877
3	Other defects	6.1%	296
4	Visibility	3.9%	188
5	Suspension	3.0%	146
6	Body, structure & corrosion	1.2%	59

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 Ptech S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,750	8.0%
30-60k	1,917	12.8%
60-90k	185	15.1%

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 Ptech S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	1,581	8.7%
2024	1,611	10.4%
2025	1,659	11.3%

What to check before buying a 2020 2008 Ptech S/S

Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.

Visibility (7.1% 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.
Brakes (3.1% 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.
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.

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 Ptech S/Ss pass their MOT?

89.9% of the 4,862 2020 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S?

Visibility, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (3.1%).

Does the 2020 2008 Ptech S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 4,862 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.