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.

Is the 2021 Peugeot 208 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 208 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Peugeot 208?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Peugeot 208 are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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 • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 208

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 208. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Peugeot 208 is a strong performer on the MOT, passing first time at 91.0%—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 5.7% of vehicles, so you're not looking at a model with systemic safety concerns. At a median mileage of 26,837 miles for vehicles of this age, these 208s are running light, which explains the low failure rate of 0.24 per vehicle; the 1.1 advisories per car suggest minor wear items rather than structural problems. When you're shopping for a used example, prioritise one with a full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection to catch any of those advisory-level items—suspension and wear components—before they become failures.

We have limited data for the 2021 Peugeot 208 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 14k–35k

For context

These stats describe 105 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 105 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 18.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 10.7%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 4.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (60%)	63	91.8%	0.24

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 208 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,837

typical

14,369

low mileage

34,984

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,369 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,369–34,984 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 208s sit.

⚠ Over 47,228 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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