2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,567 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.5% in the 60-90k group versus 8.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,567

MOT tests analysed

10.8%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

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 — 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.5%	86
2	Brakes	2.5%	40
3	Visibility	2.4%	37
4	Lighting & signalling	1.8%	29
5	Body, structure & corrosion	1.5%	24
6	Seat belts & restraints	1.0%	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 — 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	55
2	Brake pads	45
3	Washers	31
4	Headlamp aim	27
5	Joints	15
6	Malfunction indicator lamp	12

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.7%	372
2	Brakes	21.1%	330
3	Other defects	12.6%	198
4	Body, structure & corrosion	3.5%	54
5	Visibility	2.0%	31
6	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	25

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 — 2021 5008 Ss
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	627	8.1%
30-60k	819	11.7%
60-90k	108	18.5%

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 — 2021 5008 Ss
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	802	11.3%
2025	746	10.2%

What to check before buying a 2021 5008 Ss

Before buying a 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.5% 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.
Visibility (2.4% 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.

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 2021 Peugeot 5008 Sss pass their MOT?

89.2% of the 1,567 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 5008 Ss?

Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.5%).

Does the 2021 5008 Ss get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 18.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,567 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.