Peugeot 308 Sport HDI (2010)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.5% first-time pass rate

2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDi passes its MOT first time in 71.5% of cases, notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this diesel model is less reliable than typical cars of its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort, and advisories are rare, meaning failures tend to be minor rather than safety-critical.

At 114,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven hard but not excessively for a 14-year-old model. With an average of 1.38 failures per test, you're looking at routine wear items and exhaust issues rather than major mechanical problems — but expect to budget for repairs more often than you would with a more typical diesel hatchback. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the DPF (diesel particulate filter) and emissions system, as these are common weak points on older Peugeot diesels.

Below average reliability 8.5% below UK average
71.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
114,372
typical mileage
97,169–128,724 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.38
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI

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
Diesel (98%) 128 71.1% 1.39
Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) 3 90.9% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 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.

97,169
low mileage
114,372
typical
128,724
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI vehicles fall between 97,169 and 128,724 miles.

2010 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI — Still on the Road

73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

47 73 2017 2025

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

6.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.38
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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