Peugeot 208 (2014)
2014 Peugeot 208
CarHunch analysed 30,732 real MOT records for the 2014 Peugeot 208. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Peugeot 208 passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 81.3%, though a concerning 35.1% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical—suggesting buyers should budget for potential safety-related repairs. Petrol versions edge ahead of diesels by 1.6 percentage points, but both are broadly reliable.
At nearly 50,000 miles on average, these eight-to-ten-year-old cars are running as you'd expect for their age. The real story is in the advisory count of 13.3 per vehicle: this small car racks up minor wear items steadily, so factor in regular maintenance costs for consumables and small fixes rather than expecting a trouble-free ownership experience.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 Peugeot 208
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.
- ⚠️ 35.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (73%) | 22,460 | 81.7% | 2.19 |
| Diesel (27%) | 8,270 | 80.1% | 2.34 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 76.9% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Peugeot 208 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 2014 Peugeot 208 vehicles fall between 32,315 and 55,537 miles.
2014 Peugeot 208 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 26,517 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Peugeot 208
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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42.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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33.6%
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
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29.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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