Peugeot 508 MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

28.6%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Peugeot 508 vehicles
Based on 40,798 MOT tests
0.6pp above the UK average (28%)

Peugeot 508 in this age bracket has a 28.6% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Peugeot 508 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 5.5%
Suspension 3.7%
Tyres 3.3%
Brakes 2.8%
Visibility 1.6%
Body & Chassis 1.1%
Steering 0.3%

How Does This Compare?

Peugeot 508 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 16.2% 5,175 Visibility
3-5 years 16.7% 15,441 Visibility
6-10 years 28.6% 40,798 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 35.4% 15,322 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Peugeot 508 reliable?

6-10-year-old Peugeot 508 vehicles have a 28.6% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Peugeot 508?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 5.5% failure risk
  • Suspension — 3.7% failure risk
  • Tyres — 3.3% failure risk

How can I prepare my Peugeot 508 for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Peugeot 508, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — 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.

Other Peugeot 508 Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-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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