2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 13,739 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.7% in the 60-90k group versus 8.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.0% | 964 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 527 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 337 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 233 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 211 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,156 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 212 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 212 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 166 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 143 |
| 6 | Washers | 81 |
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 | 20.7% | 2,838 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 2,360 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 572 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 508 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 423 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 142 |
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 | 8,855 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 4,536 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 334 | 17.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 163 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 4,438 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 4,550 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 4,587 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 208 Puretech S/S
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.0% 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 (3.8% 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.
- Brakes (2.5% 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/Ss pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 13,739 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 208 Puretech S/S?
Visibility, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).
Does the 2020 208 Puretech S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,739 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.