2012 Peugeot 5008 · 7,219 MOT tests
2012 Peugeot 5008 reliability
2012 Peugeot 5008s fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 5008 years (7,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 5008s: 33.1%)
- 47.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 5008s: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 96,809
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,219
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (183% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot 5008
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Suspension15.6%
- Brakes11.7%
- Tyres11.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
- Steering4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 8.16%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.93%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.52%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.74%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.42%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.81%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Peugeot 5008 reliable?
2012 Peugeot 5008s fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 5008 years (7,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot 5008 MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (8.16% of tests), position lamp not working (5.79% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Peugeot 5008 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Peugeot 5008 shows 96,809 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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