2021 Peugeot 2008 GT EV MOT pass rate: 86.3% (3,438 tests)
Is the 2021 2008 GT EV getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.5% -2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 84.1% -6.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 2008 GT EV
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 304 | 38.3% |
| 2 | Tyres | 257 | 32.4% |
| 3 | Suspension | 97 | 12.2% |
| 4 | Brakes | 94 | 11.8% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 6 | 0.8% |
All 2008 GT EV years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,742 | 88.6% | -1.3 pts | 28,986 |
| 2021 (this page) | 3,438 | 86.3% | -4.1 pts | 26,154 |
| 2022 | 1,899 | 93.0% | +1.8 pts | 21,472 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT EV reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 86.3% of their MOT tests (3,438 tests, 2023–2025), -4.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 26,154 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 2008 GT EV?
The median tested example shows 26,154 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.