Peugeot 2008 Active Puretech S/S
From 221 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 10 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.7% of failures are serious: 36.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £117.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2008 Active Puretech S/Ss tested had between 18,511 and 34,832 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,218 median miles, the 2008 Active Puretech S/S has 0.06 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 Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 2008 Active Puretech S/S has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 221 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 2008 Active Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 2008 Active Puretech S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 2008 Active Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 2008 Active Puretech S/S is 24,218 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,511 and 34,832 miles.
Buying a used 2008 Active Puretech S/S?
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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