Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A (2020)
2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A
CarHunch analysed 424 real MOT records for the 2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Peugeot 208 is a strong performer, passing its first MOT 89.5% of the time versus the UK average of 80%—a genuine reliability advantage with only 8.7% ever developing a dangerous defect, well below the concern threshold. The petrol engine variant (which makes up the fleet) maintains that same 89.3% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
The median mileage of 22,414 miles is right where you'd expect for a four-year-old car, and when failures do happen they're typically minor—just 0.4 per vehicle on average, though advisories run slightly higher at 2.2 per car, suggesting some wear on non-critical items. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to specifically check those advisory areas (likely suspension or minor trim), but this cohort suggests you're looking at a trustworthy, well-built small hatchback.
What to check before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 416 | 89.4% | 0.41 |
| Other (2%) | 8 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A 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 2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A vehicles fall between 15,390 and 31,486 miles.
2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Ptech S/s A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 403 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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