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

Across 3,779 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S Auto, 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%).

Pass rate

3,779

MOT tests analysed

10.3%

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 Puretech S/S Auto
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	6.9%	259
2	Tyres	4.3%	161
3	Brakes	1.8%	69
4	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	65
5	Suspension	1.6%	60
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	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 — 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S Auto
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	310
2	Headlamp aim	51
3	Brake pads	45
4	Brake discs	43
5	Tread depth	38
6	Linkage ball joint dust cover	26

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S Auto
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.9%	904
2	Brakes	15.7%	594
3	Other defects	3.8%	144
4	Visibility	3.6%	137
5	Suspension	2.6%	99
6	Road wheels	1.6%	60

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 Puretech S/S Auto
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,706	8.6%
30-60k	1,019	14.9%
60-90k	54	13.0%

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 Puretech S/S Auto
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	1,237	8.9%
2024	1,259	12.1%
2025	1,257	10.3%

What to check before buying a 2020 208 Puretech S/S Auto

Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.

Visibility (6.9% 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 (4.3% 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 (1.8% 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 Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?

89.6% of the 3,779 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.

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

Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,779 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.