Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Peugeot 208?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Peugeot 208?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Peugeot 208?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Peugeot 208?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 208 (2021)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 208

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 208. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 11% above UK average

91%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

26,837

typical mileage

14,369–34,984 middle half

5.7%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.24

avg MOT failures per car

over 2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 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.
📄 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 (60%)	63	90.3%	0.24
Electric (38%)	40	91.7%	0.25
Diesel (2%)	2	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

14,369

low mileage

26,837

typical

34,984

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 208 vehicles fall between 14,369 and 34,984 miles.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Peugeot 208

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

18.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
16.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
15.4%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
14.9%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
10.7%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
10.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
9.9%

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
9.5%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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