Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A reliable? We analysed 231 real MOT tests across 207 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A.
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1199cc
- Power
- 99 BHP
- Power (kW)
- 74 kW
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 121 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- 6ap
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £165
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £90.75
- Insurance group
- 19 of 50
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 86.9% | 10,589 | 16,969 | 25,568 |
| 2022 | 70 | 88.6% | 10,503 | 15,674 | 28,960 |
How Long Does a Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A Last?
Based on 207 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.6% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
86.9% MOT pass rate from 160 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.6% across 70 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A THIS CAR | 87.4% | 231 | 16,412 mi | — yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Daf Trucks FADCF85.340 | 73.9% | 422 | 500,726 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 231 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Peugeot 208 Active Premium + Ptch Ss A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.