Peugeot Ion
From 329 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, caused 12 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.
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 12 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| 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. | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.4% of Ion 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 £83.
Peugeot Ion on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 24 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 24. At this rate, roughly 17.7 years until none remain. Now at 82.7% of its peak (428 in 2018 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 306 | 48 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 308 | 41 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2025 Q1 | 318 | 41 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q4 | 327 | 40 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 333 | 40 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 331 | 41 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q1 | 338 | 39 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2023 Q4 | 344 | 35 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 77.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ions tested had between 19,719 and 58,373 miles on the clock.
At 40,754 median miles, the Ion has 0.053 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 Ion MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Ion has a 78.4% MOT pass rate based on 329 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Ion?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Ion is a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated.
How many Peugeot Ions are on UK roads?
There are 306 Peugeot Ions currently licensed on UK roads, with 48 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Ion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Ion is 40,754 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,719 and 58,373 miles.
Buying a used Ion?
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.
With a 78.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £83 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.