2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 6,165 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.1% in the 60-90k group versus 7.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

6,165

MOT tests analysed

9.7%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

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 — 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	6.8%	419
2	Tyres	3.2%	199
3	Brakes	2.0%	124
4	Suspension	1.4%	85
5	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	71
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.5%	31

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 — 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	466
2	Tread depth	86
3	Brake pads	82
4	Washers	69
5	Headlamp aim	68
6	Ball joint	67

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.0%	1,108
2	Brakes	16.7%	1,032
3	Other defects	6.3%	386
4	Suspension	3.7%	226
5	Visibility	3.5%	214
6	Body, structure & corrosion	1.3%	81

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 — 2021 2008 Ptech S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	3,437	7.1%
30-60k	2,523	12.9%
60-90k	199	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 — 2021 2008 Ptech S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	156	10.3%
2024	3,009	9.2%
2025	2,997	10.2%

What to check before buying a 2021 2008 Ptech S/S

Before buying a 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.8% of tests for this year.

Visibility (6.8% 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 (3.2% 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 (2.0% 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 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/Ss pass their MOT?

90.3% of the 6,165 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 2008 Ptech S/S?

Visibility, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.2%).

Does the 2021 2008 Ptech S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 6,165 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.