Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev
From 217 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| master cylinder reservoir cap missing | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.3% of 2008 Active Premium Ev failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2008 Active Premium Evs tested had between 18,812 and 35,117 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,210 median miles, the 2008 Active Premium Ev has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev has a 88.5% MOT pass rate based on 217 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Ev is 27,210 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,812 and 35,117 miles.
Buying a used 2008 Active Premium Ev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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