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

Across 785 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 208 S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 87.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.3% in the 60-90k group versus 9.7% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

785

MOT tests analysed

12.6%

Fail rate

worse than

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 S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	5.0%	39
2	Visibility	4.6%	36
3	Tyres	4.2%	33
4	Lighting & signalling	2.2%	17
5	Suspension	1.9%	15
6	Emissions & environmental	1.7%	13

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 S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	40
2	Brake pads	37
3	Brake discs	17
4	Headlamp aim	13
5	Tread depth	13
6	On or after 01/01/2014	9

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Peugeot 208 S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.3%	175
2	Brakes	19.8%	155
3	Visibility	5.2%	41
4	Suspension	4.5%	35
5	Other defects	4.5%	35
6	Emissions & environmental	1.8%	14

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 S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	259	9.7%
30-60k	374	13.1%
60-90k	137	18.3%

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 S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	251	8.4%
2024	257	14.0%
2025	268	15.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 208 S/S

Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.

Brakes (5.0% 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.
Visibility (4.6% 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 (4.2% 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.

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 S/Ss pass their MOT?

87.4% of the 785 2020 Peugeot 208 S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.

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

Brakes, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (4.6%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 18.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 785 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.