2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,415 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,415 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    115 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    59 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Suspension12.2%
  3. Tyres10.5%
  4. Brakes9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2014 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,415 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 508?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).