2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,088 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Ev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and suspension. Its pass rate of 87.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.9% in the 60-90k group versus 10.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 519 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.1% | 490 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.3% | 269 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 88 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 74 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 581 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 176 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 166 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 116 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 68 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 38 |
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 | 28.3% | 2,287 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.9% | 560 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 323 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 322 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.5% | 279 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.8% | 224 |
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 | 5,791 | 10.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,169 | 15.6% |
| 60-90k | 111 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 3,897 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 4,094 | 14.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 208 Gt Ev
Before buying a 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Ev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.4% 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.
- Visibility (6.1% 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.
- Suspension (3.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 208 Gt Evs pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 8,088 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Ev?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by visibility (6.1%).
Does the 2021 208 Gt Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.7% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,088 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.