PEUGEOT 20082018 · 1.2L PETROL

The Peugeot 2008 passed its most recent MOT on 3 March 2026 at 36,920 miles. One day earlier the same mileage test failed on excessively worn near and offside front lower suspension arm pins and bushes. The owner cleared the defect within twenty-four hours to secure the pass. Rear brake discs have carried pitting advisories at every test since 6 March 2023. That pattern shows a stable but unattended wear item rather than a worsening fault. Roadworthiness stands acceptable, yet the maintenance trend reflects reactive correction instead of scheduled overhaul. Recorded mileages trace a low and steady curve across the vehicle's eight years. The tester logged 24,190 miles on 6 March 2023, 29,053 on 4 March 2024, 33,218 on 3 March 2025 and 36,920 on 3 March 2026. Annual additions stayed between 3,700 and 4,900 miles, confirming light use with no dormant gaps or sudden accumulation. Such restrained travelling likely spared consumables but allowed rubber components to perish and the exhaust flexi to degrade as noted in the 2025 test. Previous keepers appear to have covered short journeys and deferred non-critical replacements. A physical inspection must target the front suspension arms to verify the new bushes are correctly pressed and aligned. The rear brake discs show slight pitting from the 2023 test onward and remain on the latest advisory list. The buyer should measure disc thickness, check for scoring and confirm rear calipers move freely without binding. The exhaust flexible section deteriorated by March 2025 at 33,218 miles; examine it for splits or blow-by at idle. Tyre sidewalls drew cracking notes on front axles in 2024 and 2025 and on a rear in 2023, so all four tyres need close scrutiny for age-related perishing. The DVSA record reveals no structural integrity failures or emissions breaches across the five tests. Nevertheless, a ramp assessment of subframe and sill condition is wise given the 2018 build and low mileage standing periods that can encourage hidden corrosion.