MOT failure data · 2025
Peugeot 208 Active MOT problems
Across every Peugeot 208 Active that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively, on 22.81% of failure items. The broadest problem area was visibility at 26.08%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Peugeot 208 Active MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 22.81% |
| 2 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 10.88% |
| 3 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 7.12% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 3 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Peugeot 208 Active, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Peugeot 208 Active buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Peugeot 208 Active?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Peugeot 208 Active MOT FAQs
What does a Peugeot 208 Active most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Peugeot 208 Active cars failing their 2025 MOT was "wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively", appearing on 22.81% of failure items.
Does this mean my Peugeot 208 Active will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Peugeot 208 Active that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Peugeot 208 Active passed 87.77% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Peugeot 208 Active's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Peugeot 208 Active MOT pass rate · used Peugeot 208 Active buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.