Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Peugeot 108?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Peugeot 108?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Peugeot 108?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Peugeot 108 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,076 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 108 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Peugeot 108?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Peugeot 108 are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (21% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Peugeot 108?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 108 (2021)

4,076 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 108

CarHunch analysed 4,076 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 108. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Peugeot 108 is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 94.2% first-time MOT pass rate compared to the national 80%, and only 7.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect — well below concern levels. This is a genuinely trustworthy result across a large sample of over 4,000 vehicles.

At 15,584 miles median (17,516 average), these cars are still relatively lightly used for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate, but the low failure rate of just 0.19 per vehicle shows genuine mechanical soundness rather than low mileage masking problems. Check service history and suspension wear during your inspection, as advisories average 1.4 per car — typical for the age — but this model won't surprise you with major bills if it's been looked after.

The 2021 Peugeot 108 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–23k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 4,076 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 4,076 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.5%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 7.4%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Wipers & washers 5.4%

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Peugeot 108

Based on MOT data from 4,076 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 78,423 Peugeot 108 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 23.7%

18,594

White 21.1%

16,567

Blue 16.4%

12,829

Black 14.6%

11,459

Purple 13.7%

10,737

Silver 4.2%

3,274

Grey 3.2%

2,500

Green 2.3%

1,842

Yellow 0.4%

311

Bronze 0.4%

294

Gold 0%

Brown 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 108 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,584

typical

9,814

low mileage

22,800

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 108 vehicles fall between 9,814 and 22,800 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,814 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,814–22,800 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 108s sit.

⚠ Over 30,780 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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