2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,450 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt 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 (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 60-90k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,450

MOT tests analysed

9.3%

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 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.9%	144
2	Tyres	3.7%	91
3	Brakes	1.6%	39
4	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	28
5	Suspension	0.9%	23
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	9

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 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	180
2	Tread depth	34
3	Headlamp aim	31
4	Brake pads	27
5	Brake discs	22
6	Washers	11

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.0%	515
2	Brakes	15.6%	381
3	Other defects	3.4%	84
4	Visibility	3.1%	75
5	Suspension	2.1%	52
6	Road wheels	1.2%	29

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 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,693	7.5%
30-60k	718	13.2%
60-90k	33	15.2%

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 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	70	4.3%
2024	1,166	7.5%
2025	1,214	11.4%

What to check before buying a 2021 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto

Before buying a 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.

Visibility (5.9% 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 (3.7% 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 (1.6% 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 208 Gt Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?

90.6% of the 2,450 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto?

Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).

Does the 2021 208 Gt Puretech S/S Auto get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,450 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.