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PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S (2020)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 144 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,555

£130/month

MOT Pass Rate

88%

Good

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 5-15

1200cc Petrol

Solid Option

88% pass rate, £1555/year to run. 6 points above average.

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Petrol1200cc6 years old144 tests34k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)

~50 mpg

£955
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,555
Per month£130/mo
Per week£30/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

88% MOT pass rate(Good)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 6 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the PEUGEOT brand average of 83%.

At 6 years old, 88% of PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/Ss from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 144 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 34,202 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 cars2165th of 2,596(top 83%)
Rank among PEUGEOT models306th of 726(top 42%)
vs national average+6%(82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average-4%(92% avg)
vs PEUGEOT average+5%(83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

34,202

Average miles

vs

44,400

Expected for age

The average 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S has 34,202 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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About the 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S

The 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 144 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 83% of 2020 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 34,202 miles at 6 years old, PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S 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 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,555 130/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 88% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S

At 6 years old, the PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S(2020)88%£955£195Grp 5-15£1555
FORD FIESTA(2018)90%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£155
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582+£27
VAUXHALL CORSA(2018)85%£1137£190Grp 8-20£1732+£177
NISSAN QASHQAI(2018)87%£955£190Grp 5-15£1550-£5

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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