2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,588 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,588 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    539 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    349 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    257 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    265 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes11.6%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics5.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Suspension2.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Peugeot 108?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2015 Peugeot 108 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,588 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot 108?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Peugeot 108 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).