PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS (2022)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 148 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
99%
Total Tests (2024)
148
Avg Mileage
17,852 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 17 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the PEUGEOT brand average of 83%.
At 2 years old, 99% of PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SSs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 148 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 17,852 miles.
How does the 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS has 17,852 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.
How much does a 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS by Year
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About the 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS
The 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 148 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 13% of all 2022 cars for reliability.
With an average of 17,852 miles at 2 years old, PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS owners cover more miles than the average driver.
2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS Fuel Costs
The modest 1200cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 99% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS Reliability Trend
Newer PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SSs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Alternatives to the 2022 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS
The PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PREMIUM PURETECH SS is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
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