2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,609 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.8% in the 60-90k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.0% | 280 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 194 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 126 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 67 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 52 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 345 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 83 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 74 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 63 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 42 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 25 |
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 | 22.2% | 1,243 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 935 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 212 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 188 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 93 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 60 |
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 | 4,089 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,434 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 13.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 83 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 1,866 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 1,810 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,848 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.0% 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 (3.5% 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 (2.3% 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 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 5,609 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2020 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,609 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.