Peugeot 508 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 28,380 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 28,380 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 68% of Peugeot 508 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 508 tends to fail
Share of Peugeot 508 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, body & structure. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Peugeot 508 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Peugeot 508 is more demanding than average for its age: 68% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot 508?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Peugeot 508 in 2024: up to 3 years, 85%; 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 68%; and 13 years and older, 66%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Peugeot 508 MOT?
For Peugeot 508 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (6.1% of tests vs 4.6% fleet).