Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss?

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 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss?

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 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss?

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 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss reliable?

Based on MOT data from 376 vehicles, the 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss?

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 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss (2022)

376 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss

CarHunch analysed 376 real MOT records for the 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 376 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P-Tech SS is a reliable performer, with an 87% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at just 2.4%, so safety concerns shouldn't deter buyers.

These vehicles are running at sensible mileages for their age—averaging 19,466 miles—and when they do fail their MOT, it's usually minor, with only 0.15 failures per car on record. Before buying, check the service history carefully, as the 0.6 advisories per vehicle suggest routine wear items like brakes and suspension are appearing earlier than you'd hope on a newer model.

The 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–24k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 376 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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Based on MOT data from 376 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,453 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 41.5%

1,017

Yellow 24.5%

601

Black 18.8%

461

White 14.6%

358

Red 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss 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.

17,504

typical

11,880

low mileage

24,470

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Ss vehicles fall between 11,880 and 24,470 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,880 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.

✓ 11,880–24,470 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium + P Tech Sss sit.

⚠ Over 33,034 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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