2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,216 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,216 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    76 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  2. Tyres8.6%
  3. Brakes5.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

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 2021 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2021 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,216 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).