2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,513 MOT tests in 2024. 80.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time80.0%
Failed or needed repairs20.0%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    284 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    197 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    112 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes5.4%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Body & chassis2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Suspension1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt9.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 80.0% of 2019 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,513 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).