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

Across 5,371 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

5,371

MOT tests analysed

9.2%

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
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.9%	317
2	Tyres	3.5%	190
3	Brakes	2.0%	107
4	Suspension	1.4%	74
5	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	55
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	15

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
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	386
2	Tread depth	89
3	Brake discs	64
4	Headlamp aim	62
5	Brake pads	52
6	Service brake performance	32

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
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.3%	1,142
2	Brakes	15.7%	845
3	Visibility	3.9%	207
4	Other defects	3.8%	205
5	Suspension	2.9%	157
6	Road wheels	1.6%	85

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
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	3,283	6.5%
30-60k	1,836	13.2%
60-90k	236	14.8%

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
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	143	8.4%
2024	2,532	7.7%
2025	2,695	10.7%

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

Before buying a 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S, 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 (3.5% 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 (2.0% 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/Ss pass their MOT?

90.8% of the 5,371 2021 Peugeot 208 Gt Puretech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.

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

Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 5,371 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.