2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · A8 KFP

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 19 March 2026 at 123,648 miles, following a retest on the same day after an initial failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp. That is a minor electrical defect, promptly rectified. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of recurring wear items rather than a clean bill of health. Front brake pads and discs have appeared as advisories or failures in three consecutive test cycles, indicating the braking system is operating at the margins of serviceability. Rear brake hose ferrule corrosion and a defective rear exhaust mounting have persisted across multiple tests, suggesting these components have been tolerated rather than proactively replaced. Suspension wear in the form of anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play and track rod end play has been flagged repeatedly since 2024, pointing to gradual front-end component degradation consistent with the vehicle's age and mileage. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable. From 104,076 miles on 22 March 2024 to 113,424 miles on 31 March 2025, the vehicle covered 9,348 miles in just over twelve months. It then added 10,224 miles between April 2025 and March 2026, bringing the total to 123,648 miles. This equates to roughly 10,300 miles per year over the vehicle's twelve-year life, which is typical for a petrol-powered small SUV used for mixed urban and longer-distance driving. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged inactivity. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, given the repeated advisories for anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play, suspension arm ball joint play, and track rod end play across the 2024 and 2025 tests. These items, if left unattended, can develop into excessive play that compromises steering precision and stability. The braking system warrants close scrutiny as well. Front pads and discs have been flagged as worn or thin at every test since 2025, and rear inner pads were below 1.5 mm at the March 2025 failure. A buyer should check whether fresh brake components have been fitted ahead of the March 2026 pass or whether the vehicle is simply passing on the limit. The rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion and the defective rear exhaust mounting are both recurring items that suggest deferred minor repairs. Neither is an immediate structural risk, but both indicate a pattern of addressing only what is strictly necessary to pass the MOT rather than maintaining the car to a thorough standard. The nearside front inner door handle failure flagged in March 2025 should also be verified as repaired, since it affects occupant egress in an emergency.