MOT fail rates
Peugeot 108 MOT fail rate by age
How often the Peugeot 108 fails its MOT at each age, compared with all cars of the same age, and what it fails on. From 296,826 DVSA MOT tests taken 2022 to 2025.
MOT data updated
At 7 years, the most tested age
134 of 330 model groups with enough tests fail less often at 7 years.
What stands out
- At 3 years the Peugeot 108 fails 7.9% of MOTs (14,777 tests), 4.1 points below the 12.1% for all cars that age. At 11 years it fails 25.4% (7,102 tests), 7.8 points below the 33.3% average.
- The gap is widest at 11 years: 7.8 points below all cars.
- Its most common structural or mechanical fail item at 7 years: Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn, at 1.4 per 100 MOTs.
MOT fail rate by age
Solid line: this model. Dashed line: all cars at the same age.
| Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 7.9% | 14,777 | 12.1% | −4.1 pts | 12,702 miles |
| 4 years | 11.1% | 22,448 | 13.4% | −2.3 pts | 17,329 miles |
| 5 years | 13.8% | 30,451 | 15.3% | −1.5 pts | 23,002 miles |
| 6 years | 15.8% | 43,047 | 17.8% | −2.0 pts | 29,348 miles |
| 7 years | 17.5% | 56,123 | 20.6% | −3.1 pts | 35,361 miles |
| 8 years | 19.0% | 54,889 | 23.8% | −4.7 pts | 40,705 miles |
| 9 years | 21.0% | 42,611 | 27.1% | −6.2 pts | 45,922 miles |
| 10 years | 23.0% | 25,378 | 30.3% | −7.3 pts | 50,602 miles |
| 11 years | 25.4% | 7,102 | 33.3% | −7.8 pts | 54,254 miles |
Most common fail items at 7 years
Split into structural or mechanical items and wear items. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
Structural and mechanical
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs |
|---|---|
| Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn Major | 1.4 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Major | 0.9 |
Out of 56,123 MOTs. A test with two faults counts twice.
Wear and upkeep
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs |
|---|---|
| Wipers not clearing screen Major | 3.1 |
| Tyre tread below 1.6 mm Dangerous | 2.7 |
| Brake pads under 1.5 mm Dangerous | 2 |
| Tyre condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Dangerous | 1.3 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Major | 1.2 |
| Tyre with cords exposed Dangerous | 1.2 |
| Headlamp aim: too low Major | 1.1 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Major | 1.1 |
Out of 56,123 MOTs. A test with two faults counts twice.
Other models at 7 years
| Model | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 208 | 25.1% | 87,196 | 20.6% |
| Peugeot 2008 | 27.3% | 68,752 | 20.6% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 24.7% | 50,096 | 20.6% |
MOT fail rate by first-use year
Each year has its own page: the fail rate for cars first used that year at each MOT from 2022 to 2025 with at least 1,000 tests, the most common faults at that age, and the car tax and ULEZ rules for that year.
First-use year data updated .
| First used | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 years in 2025 | 25.4% | 7,102 | 33.3% |
| 2015 | 10 years in 2025 | 22.5% | 18,227 | 30.3% |
| 2016 | 9 years in 2025 | 19.6% | 17,082 | 27.1% |
| 2017 | 8 years in 2025 | 17.0% | 12,109 | 23.8% |
| 2018 | 7 years in 2025 | 16.2% | 8,378 | 20.6% |
| 2019 | 6 years in 2025 | 14.0% | 5,155 | 17.8% |
| 2020 | 5 years in 2025 | 13.1% | 4,616 | 15.3% |
| 2021 | 4 years in 2025 | 10.2% | 4,126 | 13.4% |
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 22 September 2026.
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