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Peugeot 208 Style Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 208 Style reliable? We analysed 800 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 800 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.3%
Typical Mileage
48,730mi
Annual Mileage
5,334mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 208 Style is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 208 Style.

Peugeot 208 Style Number Plates

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

Peugeot 208 Style Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,555 mi/yr
Typical
5,334 mi/yr
Average
6,019 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,582 mi/yr

Peugeot 208 Style Mileage Distribution

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

Median
48,730 mi
75th Percentile
63,206 mi
95th Percentile
88,127 mi
Max Recorded
198,797 mi

How Does the Peugeot 208 Style Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 208 Style THIS CAR 94.3% 800 48,730 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
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV 86.9% 567 17,336 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 208 Style?

The Peugeot 208 Style has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 800 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot 208 Style owner drives around 5,334 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 Style — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 208 Style reliable?
Based on 800 MOT tests, the Peugeot 208 Style has a 94.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 208 Style?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 208 Style do per year?
The typical Peugeot 208 Style does around 5,334 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 208 Style last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 208 Style?
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.