2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,155 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    104 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    87 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    56 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2018 108All 108 years2020 108 →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Peugeot 108?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2019 Peugeot 108 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,155 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot 108?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Peugeot 108 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).