Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s (2020)
2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s
CarHunch analysed 1,191 real MOT records for the 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line PureTech is a reliably robust performer, with an 89.2% first-time pass rate that sits a solid 9 points above the UK average of 80%—and fewer than 1 in 8 vehicles ever develop a dangerous defect. Petrol examples maintain that strength at 89% pass, suggesting the engine platform is fundamentally sound.
At just under 28,000 miles on average, these cars are still quite young and low-mileage, which explains the low 0.42 failures per vehicle, though the 2.8 advisories per car point to minor wear items starting to emerge as they hit their fourth year. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and electrical components—they're the typical weak spots at this age—and you should expect a straightforward ownership experience.
What to check before buying a 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s
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%) | 1,166 | 89% | 0.43 |
| Other (2%) | 25 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s 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 GT Line Puretech S/s vehicles fall between 17,234 and 34,095 miles.
2020 Peugeot 208 GT Line Puretech S/s — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,123 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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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