2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SS: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SSs, from 1,264 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SSs than on all cars registered in 2022.
- Brake discs2.3× usualPeugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SS10.5% All 2022 cars4.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
- Anti-roll bar link joints18× usualPeugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SS3.6% All 2022 cars0.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Wipers2.3× usualPeugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SS6.2% All 2022 cars2.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.7%, against 1.6% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £15–£60 our estimateAt the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
By area
The share of 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SS MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres17% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes13% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics6% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension6% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Fuel pump and cutting out (1.2 PureTech)1.2 PureTech petrol
The fuel pump can fail or clog, and some cars cut out on the move from ignition coil or fuel faults.
At the viewing: Listen for a whining pump and watch for hesitation on the test drive.
- Blocked DPF (1.5 BlueHDi)1.5 diesel
Town driving can block the diesel particulate filter.
At the viewing: Look for DPF warnings and smoke.
If it needs doing: DPF clean or regeneration, about £160–£500. ClickMechanic
- Power steering faultsAll engines
The electric power steering can play up.
At the viewing: Check the steering is light and even, with no noises.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 565 | Tyres 26% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech SSs registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score