Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Peugeot 253, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

10.9%fail rate

Peugeot 253 MOT failure rate

What a Peugeot 253 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Tyres16.7% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

Brakes16.7% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Peugeot models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestPeugeot 206 MOT failures32.3% failure ratePeugeot 307 MOT failures32.5% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Peugeot 253?

It fails 10.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 55 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is tyres, at 16.7% of this model's failures.