2020 Peugeot 2008 Puretech S/S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,515 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 2008 Puretech S/S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.9% | 105 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.6% | 39 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 21 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 99 |
| 2 | Washers | 29 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 13 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 10 |
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 | 18.1% | 274 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 267 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 89 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 44 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 17 |
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 | 1,016 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 469 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 498 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 492 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 519 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 2008 Puretech S/S Auto
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 2008 Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.9% 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 (2.6% 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 (1.4% 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 2020 Peugeot 2008 Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 1,515 2020 Peugeot 2008 Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 2008 Puretech S/S Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.6%).
Does the 2020 2008 Puretech S/S Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,515 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.