MOT reliability

Peugeot 208 active ev

Q: Is the Peugeot 208 active ev reliable?

Across 117 Peugeot 208 active ev vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

117 vehicles · 272 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 117 Peugeot 208 active ev vehicles and 272 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot 208 active ev has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,457 miles.

117

Vehicles

272

MOT tests

7,352

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot 208 active ev problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot 208 active ev MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension61%
Brakes20%
Lamps & electrical8%
Visibility8%
Other6%
Identification & plates2%
Body & structure1%

Peugeot 208 active ev pass rate by age

How the Peugeot 208 active ev's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	76	88%
4	81	83%
5	79	82%
6	34	79%

Fuel types: Electric (117)

Most common Peugeot 208 active ev MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot 208 active ev MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)

Peugeot 208 active ev pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	13	41	90%	62,552
2020	59	231	83%	34,368

Peugeot 208 active ev reliability FAQ

Across 117 Peugeot 208 active ev vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot 208 active ev MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Peugeot 208 active ev in our data has covered around 39,457 miles.

Compare the Peugeot 208 active ev

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