What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Peugeot 208?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Peugeot 208 are: Tyres (1.7% risk), Visibility (1.5% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.3% risk).

Peugeot 208 MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Peugeot 208 reliable?

Based on 54,102 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Peugeot 208 has a 9.0% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

9.0%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Peugeot 208 vehicles

Based on 54,102 MOT tests

19.0pp below the UK average (28%)

This model is exceptionally reliable for its age. Only 9.0% of Peugeot 208 vehicles in this age bracket fail their MOT.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Peugeot 208 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 1.7%

Visibility 1.5%

Lamps & Electrics 1.3%

Brakes 0.6%

Suspension 0.4%

Body & Chassis 0.2%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Peugeot 208 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	9.0%	54,102	Tyres
3-5 years	15.9%	220,001	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	29.2%	482,568	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	40.5%	37,005	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Peugeot 208 reliable?

Yes. Based on 54,102 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Peugeot 208 vehicles have a 9.0% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Peugeot 208?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 1.7% failure risk
Visibility — 1.5% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.3% failure risk

How can I prepare my Peugeot 208 for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Peugeot 208, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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