2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · AF14 MTO

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 22 May 2026 at 103,883 miles, valid for twelve months. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor defects rather than a single serious failure. The most recent test passed, yet the tester flagged all three remaining tyres as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge, indicating basic consumable upkeep has been deferred. A clean pass in May 2025 at 97,584 miles shows the car can present well, but the pattern of advisories and failures in preceding years suggests intermittent rather than consistent preventative maintenance. At roughly 8,657 miles per year, the annual mileage is typical for a 2014 vehicle and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The mileage progression is steady: 90,233 miles in May 2024, 97,584 miles in May 2025, and 103,883 miles in May 2026, showing no sudden jumps or unexplained gaps. The record is complete for the last three years, with no long periods of inactivity visible in the data. This consistent accumulation implies regular road use, which generally keeps mechanical components exercised and fluids circulated. Buyers should pay close attention to the rear braking system and drivetrain. In the May 2025 failure at 97,583 miles, the tester flagged an offside rear service brake binding, both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, and offside rear inner brake pads wearing thin. Although the subsequent May 2025 pass suggests repairs were carried out, the underlying issue of binding calipers and uneven disc wear warrants a thorough inspection of rear caliper slide mechanisms, handbrake linkage, and disc condition. The repeated appearance of split or insecure front constant velocity boots in both the 2024 and 2025 failures is another red flag. These boots protect the CV joints from dirt ingress, and repeated splits suggest either poor-quality replacements or contamination that may have already damaged the joints. A physical check for play, clicking on lock-to-lock turns, and grease leakage around both front driveshafts is essential. The tyre wear pattern also deserves scrutiny. The May 2026 pass recorded nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit or on the edge, despite the car having covered only 6,299 miles since the last test. Edge wear on the fronts points to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues, while the nearside rear wear could indicate uneven loading or alignment drift. Any in-person inspection should include a four-wheel alignment check and a close look at front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and rear beam alignment. The 2024 failure for incorrect nearside headlamp aim, though resolved, hints at possible front-end disturbance or lamp mounting wear, so beam aim and headlamp mounting integrity should be verified. Overall, the car is roadworthy today, but the record shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, and a careful mechanical inspection is strongly advised before purchase.