Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss
From 1,334 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 208 Active Premium Puretech Sss fare better: 2022 models pass at 98.6% vs 87.4% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 42 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 | 42 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.7% of failures are serious: 47.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 98.6% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2021 | 87.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 83.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all 208 Active Premium Puretech Sss tested had between 11,634 and 23,346 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,178 median miles, the 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss has 0.07 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 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,334 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 42 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss is 17,178 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,634 and 23,346 miles.
Buying a used 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss?
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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