2020 Peugeot 508 · 3,256 MOT tests
2020 Peugeot 508 reliability
2020 Peugeot 508s fail 17.8% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 508 years (3,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 508s: 28.2%)
- 17.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 508s: 28.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 39,535
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,256
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8.3% of tests fail here (133% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Peugeot 508
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes4%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Suspension1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.55%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.63%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.44%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.32%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 508 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Peugeot 508 reliable?
2020 Peugeot 508s fail 17.8% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 508 years (3,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Peugeot 508 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.73% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.6% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Peugeot 508 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Peugeot 508 shows 39,535 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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