Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto (2020)

1,688 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto

CarHunch analysed 1,688 real MOT records for the 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 90.7% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and fewer than one in ten have ever developed a dangerous defect. The petrol engine variant (which makes up the vast majority) maintains that same strong 90.6% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

At 23,357 miles on average, these cars are running well within normal expectations for their age, and they're backing that up with just 0.38 failures per vehicle and 2.8 advisories—suggesting minor wear rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the automatic gearbox and suspension components, which typically account for the bulk of those advisories.

Generally reliable 10.7% above UK average
90.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,043
typical mileage
14,888–29,961 middle half
9.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.38
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto

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%) 1,661 90.6% 0.39
Other (2%) 27 98.2% 0.04

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto 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.

14,888
low mileage
22,043
typical
29,961
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto vehicles fall between 14,888 and 29,961 miles.

2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s Auto — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,619 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

1,615 1,619 2023 2025

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

3.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.38
Avg failures per vehicle
2.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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