2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,893 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.3% in the 60-90k group versus 8.6% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,893

MOT tests analysed

10.4%

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 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.2%	204
2	Tyres	3.9%	151
3	Brakes	2.9%	115
4	Suspension	1.5%	58
5	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	33
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	12

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 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	249
2	Brake pads	84
3	Tread depth	60
4	Brake discs	42
5	Headlamp aim	32
6	Service brake performance	23

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.9%	892
2	Brakes	19.4%	755
3	Other defects	2.9%	114
4	Suspension	2.8%	110
5	Visibility	2.8%	109
6	Road wheels	1.7%	65

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 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,477	8.6%
30-60k	1,269	13.2%
60-90k	135	16.3%

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 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	1,265	8.1%
2024	1,299	11.2%
2025	1,301	12.0%

What to check before buying a 2020 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S

Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.

Visibility (5.2% 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 (3.9% 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 (2.9% 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/Ss pass their MOT?

89.6% of the 3,893 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S?

Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).

Does the 2020 208 Gt Line Puretech S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,893 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.