Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Peugeot 208 Active?

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 2013 Peugeot 208 Active?

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 2013 Peugeot 208 Active?

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 2013 Peugeot 208 Active reliable?

Based on MOT data from 685 vehicles, the 2013 Peugeot 208 Active has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.5%, 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 2013 Peugeot 208 Active?

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 (2013)

685 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2013 Peugeot 208 Active

CarHunch analysed 685 real MOT records for the 2013 Peugeot 208 Active. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Peugeot 208 Active has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.4%, which is below the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability is a modest concern for this model year. The data is heavily skewed by a small petrol sub-group (144 vehicles) showing an unusually low 2.5% pass rate, while the larger "Other" fuel category (535 vehicles, likely LPG or hybrid variants) achieves a strong 92.3% pass rate—this disparity is extreme and warrants checking your specific fuel type before purchase.

At a median mileage of 57,000 miles for an 11-year-old car, these vehicles are running at typical wear for their age, and the average of 0.42 failures per MOT suggests minor, manageable defects rather than systemic problems. Before buying, confirm the fuel type of any 208 you're considering, as petrol examples show dramatically worse MOT outcomes than their alternatives.

The 2013 Peugeot 208 Active passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.42

Over 4.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

57k

Middle half: 44k–71k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 685 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 685 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Other (78%)	535	92.3%	0.53
Petrol (21%)	144	88.1%	0.03

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,149 Peugeot 208 Active vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 23.6%

742

Grey 19.3%

607

Blue 19.2%

606

Silver 17.4%

549

Black 16.5%

520

Red 2.1%

Pink 1.2%

Orange 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Peugeot 208 Active 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.

56,968

typical

44,447

low mileage

71,011

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Peugeot 208 Active vehicles fall between 44,447 and 71,011 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 44,447 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.

✓ 44,447–71,011 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Peugeot 208 Actives sit.

⚠ Over 95,864 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Peugeot 208 Active — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Peugeot 208 Actives are still being driven.

350 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.42

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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