2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,967 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,967 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    154 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    90 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    89 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.5%
  2. Suspension23.6%
  3. Brakes19.7%
  4. Tyres14.5%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  7. Steering7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. 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 2012 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2012 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,967 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).