2020 Peugeot 3008 Puretech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,198 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Peugeot 3008 Puretech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.1% in the 60-90k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 186 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.2% | 134 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 109 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 77 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 46 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 30 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 159 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 122 |
| 3 | Washers | 62 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 58 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 49 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 38 |
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 | 23.6% | 991 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.8% | 747 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 301 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 114 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 67 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 48 |
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 | 2,307 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,734 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 149 | 20.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 1,393 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 1,333 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 1,408 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 3008 Puretech S/S
Before buying a 2020 Peugeot 3008 Puretech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (3.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% 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 2020 Peugeot 3008 Puretech S/Ss pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 4,198 2020 Peugeot 3008 Puretech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot 3008 Puretech S/S?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.2%).
Does the 2020 3008 Puretech S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 20.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,198 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.