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Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto reliable? We analysed 440 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 440 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.7%
Typical Mileage
17,176mi
Annual Mileage
4,381mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto 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 Auto.

Specifications

Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1200cc
Engine
99bhp
Power
10.8sec
0–62 mph
132g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1200cc
Power
99 BHP
0–62 mph
10.8 sec
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Grey
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
132 g/km Band E
Emission class
6am
Road tax (12 mo.)
£150
Road tax (6 mo.)
£82.50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto Number Plates

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

Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.7%
2020

Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,227 mi/yr
Typical
4,381 mi/yr
Average
6,116 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,704 mi/yr

Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto 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 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 428 85.7% 10,556 16,973 27,258

How Long Does a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto Last?

Based on 113 Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
17,176 mi
75th Percentile
27,122 mi
95th Percentile
46,704 mi
Max Recorded
87,713 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

85.7% MOT pass rate from 428 tests

The best year to buy a used Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 428 tests.

How Does the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR 85.7% 440 17,176 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 Dl 650 AL8 93.4% 808 11,840 mi — 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 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto?

The Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.7% across 440 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto owner drives around 4,381 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 Puretech S/s Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto reliable?
Based on 440 MOT tests, the Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto has a 85.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto do per year?
The typical Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto does around 4,381 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Peugeot 208 Active Puretech S/s Auto is 2020 with a 85.7% pass rate across 428 tests.