Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s reliable? We analysed 6,580 real MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s 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 Puretech S/s.
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1200cc
- Power
- 100 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1167
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 97 g/km Band A
- Emission class
- 6
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £150
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £82.50
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 83.6% | 13,530 | 18,977 | 23,316 |
| 2020 | 6,248 | 86.3% | 16,622 | 24,874 | 35,544 |
How Long Does a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Last?
Based on 1,770 Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s 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 Puretech S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.3% MOT pass rate from 6,248 tests
83.6% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.3% across 6,248 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — 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 Puretech S/s 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 Puretech S/s THIS CAR | 86.3% | 6,580 | 25,004 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 |
| Suzuki GSF400 | 77.6% | 4,073 | 27,140 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 6,580 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s owner drives around 5,992 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.