Peugeot Reliability UK 2026

How reliable is a Peugeot? Here’s a data-led reliability profile based on first-time MOT pass rates, model-level breakdown, top failure categories, and a buyer’s verdict.

By Bertram Sargla, Founder, MOT CheckupLast updated: 2026-05-16Data sourced from DVSA

Peugeot reliability snapshot: first-time MOT pass rate 74.2% (+10.2 pp vs the UK average of 64%). Across 14 Peugeot models, the typical dangerous-defect rate is 1.9% and the average retest rate is 14.4%. Peugeot ranks below the UK average on first-time MOT pass rate. That doesn't make every example unreliable — a well-kept Peugeot can outperform a neglected premium car — but it raises the importance of checking the specific car's MOT history before purchase.

Peugeot first-time MOT pass rate

74.2%

Implied failure rate: 25.8% · UK average pass rate: 64%

vs UK average

+10.2 pp

Dangerous defects

1.9%

Retest rate

14.4%

How Peugeot compares to the UK average

The UK national first-time MOT pass rate is 64%, with about 36% of cars failing on the first attempt.Peugeot’s pass rate of 74.2% is 10.2 percentage points above that benchmark. That ’s a brand-average figure — individual Peugeot models range from the high 60s to above 90%, so model and age matter more than the badge.

Peugeot pass rate74.2%

UK average pass rate64%

Most reliable Peugeot models

Ranked by first-time MOT pass rate across our reliability dataset. Restricted to models with meaningful sample size.

Peugeot e-208

2020–present · sample ≈6k

89.5%

Peugeot e-2008

2020–present · sample ≈5k

88.8%

Peugeot 108

2014–2021 · sample ≈22k

82.8%

Most problematic Peugeot models

The Peugeot models in our dataset with the lowest first-time MOT pass rates. A low pass rate doesn’t mean a bad car — older platforms naturally accumulate wear faster — but it does mean a pre-purchase MOT history check is essential.

Peugeot 407

2004–2011 · sample ≈18k

72.5%

Peugeot Partner

2002–present · sample ≈28k

73.5%

Peugeot 207

2006–2014 · sample ≈55k

73.8%

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Top MOT failure categories for Peugeot

Aggregated across 14 Peugeot models in our dataset, weighted by sample size.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

16.6%

Suspension

14.6%

Brakes

12.5%

Tyres

10.7%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

8.5%

Peugeot reliability — FAQ

Is Peugeot a reliable car brand in the UK?

Peugeot's first-time MOT pass rate of 74.2% is above the UK national average of 64%, putting it in the average band of brands for MOT reliability. We track 14 Peugeot models in our dataset.

What is the most reliable Peugeot model for MOT?

Based on first-time MOT pass rates, the most reliable Peugeot models in our dataset are: Peugeot e-208 (89.5%), Peugeot e-2008 (88.8%), Peugeot 108 (82.8%). Newer EV variants tend to score highest because they avoid emissions-related failures entirely.

Which Peugeot models fail their MOT most often?

In our dataset, the Peugeot models with the lowest first-time MOT pass rates are: Peugeot 407 (72.5%), Peugeot Partner (73.5%), Peugeot 207 (73.8%). These tend to be older or higher-mileage models; the same name in a newer year often performs noticeably better.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot?

Aggregated across Peugeot models, the most common MOT failure categories are: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.6%), suspension (14.6%), brakes (12.5%). These align with the national pattern; lighting, suspension, and tyre defects dominate UK MOT failures across most brands.

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Source: MOT Checkup analysis of DVSA MOT test data. Brand-average pass rate is sample-size weighted across 14 Peugeot models in our dataset. Individual cars vary considerably — always check the specific registration’s MOT history before buying.