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Peugeot 208 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.2% pass rate
from 15,403 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 208 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.084% fail on Doors
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Hinge
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Catch
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.058% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.052% fail on Undertray
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.0065% fail on Pipe
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0065% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0065% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Load security
      • 0.0065% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0065% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Floor
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.019% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.0065% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0065% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0065% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0065% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Oxygen sensor (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0065% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0065% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.058% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0065% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0065% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0065% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0065% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.019% fail on Lever
        • 0.0065% fail on Rod
        • 0.0065% fail on Cable
        • 0.0065% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (41% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0065% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0065% fail on Other components
      • 0.0065% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0065% fail on Other braking system component
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (9.3% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type (60% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (22% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.95% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.071% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Axles (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0065% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0065% fail on Suspension unit
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.74% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.039% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0065% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0065% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.97% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Track rod end (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.85% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0065% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.026% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.013% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates (56% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0065% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0065% fail on Anchorages
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