Electric Peugeot 208: MOT pass rate
83.9% of electric Peugeot 208s pass the MOT first time, measured across 242 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 10,091.
Electric against the other Peugeot 208 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 76.8% | 142,038 |
| Diesel | 71.2% | 36,820 |
| Electric | 83.9% | 242 |
| All Peugeot 208 | 75.6% | 179,102 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
No exhaust, no emissions test and far fewer moving parts, which is why EVs post the highest pass rates of any fuel type. Tyres and suspension take the load instead, since they are heavier.
On the Peugeot 208 specifically, electric is the strongest at 83.9%, and this electric version sits 8.3 points above the 75.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The electric Peugeot 208 is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average electric Peugeot 208 had covered 10,091 miles at test, against 53,799 for the petrol and 81,802 for the diesel. That is low mileage, which usually means light urban use. Short journeys are harder on batteries, brakes and exhausts than motorway miles, so do not assume low miles means low wear.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Peugeot 208 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Peugeot 208 fuel types
- Petrol Peugeot 208 - 76.8%
- Diesel Peugeot 208 - 71.2%