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Peugeot 208 Active Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 208 Active reliable? We analysed 10,441 real MOT tests across 2,137 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,441 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.6%
Typical Mileage
47,614mi
Annual Mileage
5,285mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 208 Active 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.

Peugeot 208 Active Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 208 Active. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 208 Active Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 208 Active owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,348 mi/yr
Typical
5,285 mi/yr
Average
5,865 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,738 mi/yr

Peugeot 208 Active Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 208 Active MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
47,614 mi
75th Percentile
65,283 mi
95th Percentile
93,880 mi
Max Recorded
937,018 mi

How Does the Peugeot 208 Active 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 THIS CAR 92.6% 10,441 47,614 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
Skoda Felicia Gli 63.3% 4,192 69,209 mi 29 yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 208 Active outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 208 Active?

The Peugeot 208 Active has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.6% across 10,441 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot 208 Active owner drives around 5,285 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

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.

Peugeot 208 Active — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 208 Active reliable?
Based on 10,441 MOT tests, the Peugeot 208 Active has a 92.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 208 Active?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 208 Active do per year?
The typical Peugeot 208 Active does around 5,285 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 208 Active last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 208 Active?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.