2022 Peugeot 208 + P- Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,576 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Peugeot 208 + P- Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.2% | 50 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 44 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 44 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 3 | Washers | 15 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 7 |
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 | 16.0% | 252 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 150 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 64 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 47 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 8 |
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 | 1,349 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 208 + P- Ss
Before buying a 2022 Peugeot 208 + P- Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.2% 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 (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Peugeot 208 + P- Sss pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 1,576 2022 Peugeot 208 + P- Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 208 + P- Ss?
Visibility, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2022 208 + P- Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,576 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.