2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,581 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,581 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    102 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    79 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  2. Tyres6.6%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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: 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.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2020 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,581 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot 508?

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

Is the 2020 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).