Peugeot 208 Active (2015)
2015 Peugeot 208 Active
CarHunch analysed 548 real MOT records for the 2015 Peugeot 208 Active. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Peugeot 208 Active has a 71.7% first-time pass rate, notably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests more frequent MOT issues than typical cars of this age. However, the zero dangerous defect rate is reassuring, and the modest 0.23 average failures per vehicle indicates problems are typically minor when they do occur.
With a median mileage of 48,075 miles for a nine-year-old car, these examples are relatively low-mileage, which should work in your favour mechanically. If you're considering one, run a full pre-purchase inspection to catch the kinds of minor issues this cohort tends to accumulate—worn brake pads, trim defects, and suspension wear are the likely culprits.
What to check before buying a 2015 Peugeot 208 Active
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 (75%) | 412 | 94.5% | 0.3 |
| Petrol (24%) | 134 | 1.3% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 91.7% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Peugeot 208 Active 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.
Half of all 2015 Peugeot 208 Active vehicles fall between 36,617 and 60,890 miles.
2015 Peugeot 208 Active — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 303 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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