Peugeot 208 Access (2013)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Peugeot 208 Access

CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2013 Peugeot 208 Access. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2013 Peugeot 208 Access passes its MOT on the first attempt 80.8% of the time, marginally above the UK average of 80%, and crucially, none of the 141 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. The "Other" fuel variant (almost certainly LPG conversions, accounting for 123 vehicles) achieves a standout 91.3% pass rate, suggesting these conversions have been well-maintained.

These cars are running at a sensible 51,000 miles median for their age, with failures averaging just 0.56 per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, indicating minimal wear-related issues. If you're considering one, prioritise getting a pre-purchase inspection focused on the conversion quality if it's an LPG model, but the MOT data suggests this generation 208 is fundamentally sound.

Average reliability In line with UK average
80.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
51,235
typical mileage
43,958–60,307 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.56
avg MOT failures per car
over 5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Peugeot 208 Access

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (87%) 123 91.3% 0.63
Petrol (11%) 16 0% 0
Diesel (1%) 2 83.3% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Peugeot 208 Access vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

43,958
low mileage
51,235
typical
60,307
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Peugeot 208 Access vehicles fall between 43,958 and 60,307 miles.

2013 Peugeot 208 Access — Still on the Road

63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

46 63 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.56
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Peugeot 208 Access:

2014