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Peugeot 508 common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Peugeot 508 fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 2,063 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.

What it fails on, and the fix

Suspension25.4% of failures
Tyres23.7% of failures
Brakes20.3% of failures
Lamps & electrical20.3% of failures
Other15.9% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Visibility/wipers10.9% of failures

About 20.1% of MOT tests recorded on the Peugeot 508 in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 25.4% of the Peugeot 508's failures, followed by suspension, tyres, brakes, lamps & electrical. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

Other models

Peugeot 207 MOT failures28.4% failure ratePeugeot 208 MOT failures20.7% failure ratePeugeot 107 MOT failures22.5% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain