2013 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · SG62 ABZ

The most recent MOT test on 2025-12-09—just seven months ago—confirms the vehicle passed without any recorded defects, though the duplicate pass/fail entries at identical mileage suggest an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical issue. Over the past three years, the vehicle has maintained a consistent pattern of passing its annual test without advisories or faults, indicating no recurring mechanical failures that would escalate risk. However, the lack of advisories in any test does not preclude hidden wear; the absence of warnings on suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers does not guarantee their current condition, particularly given the vehicle’s age and mileage. Buyers should treat this as a baseline of no obvious failures rather than a guarantee of pristine health. The recorded mileage progression—from 126,411 miles in December 2023 to 132,937 miles in December 2025—averages approximately 3,240 miles per year, a rate that aligns with typical light-to-moderate usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps or abrupt mileage spikes in the available data, though the final 3,180 miles accumulated between tests in 2025 suggest recent driving activity. Without pre-MOT service records, it is impossible to confirm whether maintenance intervals (e.g., brake fluid changes, differential fluid refreshes) were adhered to, but the steady mileage implies no extreme neglect or prolonged inactivity that could exacerbate corrosion or drivetrain degradation. Given the absence of advisories in prior tests, the most critical areas for an in-person inspection should focus on components that often fail silently or deteriorate predictably over 130,000 miles. The suspension—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—will require close examination for excessive play, perished rubber, or misalignment-induced wear, as these rarely appear on MOTs until they are critically compromised. Brake discs and pads, while not flagged in tests, should be assessed for lateral grooving (indicating binding calipers) or uneven wear, which could suggest past neglect of wheel bearings or improper torque settings. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, is another silent risk; rust penetration here can compromise structural integrity without immediate MOT failure. Finally, the exhaust system’s integrity should be verified, as catalytic converter or manifold failures often go unnoticed until emissions tests fail or drivability issues arise.