2022 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · AF22 ULD

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 16 March 2026, resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding test on 13 March 2025 was likewise a clean pass with no advisories noted. As this vehicle first became MOT-testable at three years of age, the record is necessarily short, but both available tests present an unblemished history with no recurring faults, no corrosion concerns, and no advisories carried forward. On the strength of the documented evidence, the maintenance trend is stable and, if anything, exemplary for a vehicle of this age, with no indication of progressive deterioration in areas such as brakes, suspension, tyres, or structural integrity. Buyers should nonetheless recognise that a clean MOT record confirms minimum legal standards at the test date only, and it does not substitute for a thorough pre-purchase inspection or verified servicing history. The recorded mileage of 46,883 miles on a vehicle registered in 2022 equates to approximately 11,721 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical annual usage band for a modern petrol hatchback in the UK. The progression between the two MOT tests suggests consistent, regular use rather than long periods standing or sudden high-mileage motorway accumulation, and there are no gaps or discrepancies in the record that would raise mileage-fraud concerns. Regular use of this nature is generally favourable mechanically: engine and gearbox components reach full operating temperature routinely, which is kinder to the drivetrain than short urban trips, though consumables such as brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, and tyres will have worn in proportion to genuine use. At this mileage, expect the front brake discs and pads in particular to be somewhere within their mid-life consumption window, and verify that all four tyres retain adequate tread depth and even wear patterns. Because the MOT history is clean, your inspection should focus on age-related and usage-related items that a pass certificate does not necessarily capture. Examine the tyre sidewalls closely for fine cracking or perishing, and check the DOT date codes on each tyre, as original or early replacement tyres on a four-year-old car may be serviceable on tread but approaching age-related degradation, particularly if the car has been parked outdoors. Inspect the brake discs through the wheel spokes for heavy surface corrosion, a pronounced rust lip at the outer edge, or scoring, and confirm there is no evidence of a binding caliper, which would present as a hot wheel after driving, uneven pad wear, or a dragging sensation and reduced freewheeling when pushing the car by hand. Assess the 12-volt battery carefully, as the stop-start system fitted to this PureTech engine places repeated cycling demands on the battery, and a degraded unit typically reveals itself through sluggish cranking, infrequent or failed auto stop-start engagement, or warning messages; a professional battery health and charging test is inexpensive and worthwhile. On the test drive, listen for suspension clunks or knocking over potholes and speed bumps that would point to worn drop links, coil springs, or anti-roll bar bushes, note any brake shudder under braking that suggests disc thickness variation or distorted discs, and check for steering wander or vibration that could indicate tracking issues or uneven tyre wear. Finally, give particular attention to the model-specific and calendar-based servicing considerations that a clean MOT cannot verify. The 1.2 PureTech engine uses a wet timing belt running within the engine oil, and its longevity is directly dependent on strict oil change intervals with the correct specification oil; degraded or incorrect oil accelerates belt deterioration, which in severe cases can block the oil pump strainer and trigger low oil pressure. Verify the service book stamps and supporting invoices for annual oil changes, ask whether the timing belt has been inspected or replaced under Peugeot's extended warranty provisions for this engine, and on a cold start listen for any timing-related rattles or a flashing or persistent oil pressure warning light, either of which warrants immediate specialist investigation. Confirm that time-based maintenance has not been overlooked merely because mileage is moderate: brake fluid should be renewed at two-year intervals regardless of distance, coolant should be clean and at the correct level with no oily residue in the expansion tank, and the air conditioning should blow cold. Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in the camera zone, as the GT trim's driver assistance systems require recalibration after any glass replacement, and confirm with a Peugeot dealer, using the VIN, that all outstanding safety recalls have been completed before committing to the purchase.