2023 Peugeot 5008 GT Puretech S/S Auto 1.2L Petrol · C8 AAE

The vehicle holds a current, valid MOT following a pass on 26 January 2026 at 40,553 miles. The maintenance trend appears broadly stable but punctuated by a minor brake wear event that was promptly corrected within three days. On 23 January 2026 at 40,550 miles, the tester rejected the car for front brake pads measuring below the 1.5 mm minimum thickness limit. The subsequent pass at virtually identical mileage three days later indicates the pads were replaced, suggesting the previous owner addressed the deficiency immediately rather than allowing a chronic fault to persist. A minor advisory regarding an offside rear child seat preventing full inspection of the adult seatbelt appears on both the fail and pass entries, a non-critical observation that does not affect the overall roadworthiness verdict. At roughly three years old with 40,553 miles recorded, this Peugeot 5008 has covered approximately 13,500 miles per year, which sits at the higher end of average annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record is sparse, comprising only two tests in January 2026 with a mileage delta of just three miles between them, confirming the brake pad replacement rather than genuine road use. There are no earlier MOT entries visible in the supplied history, meaning the vehicle's first test appears to fall at the standard three-year mark, consistent with a new car registration in early 2023. The narrow mileage band between the two tests provides no meaningful data on long-term wear trends, so the record offers only a snapshot rather than a longitudinal maintenance picture. A buyer should physically inspect the front braking components despite the recent pass. While the pads were replaced in January 2026, the fact that they had worn to below 1.5 mm raises questions about prior driving habits or whether the brake discs were also scored or worn beyond acceptable limits during that period. Request evidence of the pad replacement and check the disc condition for lipping, scoring, or thickness variation. The recurring child seat advisory on the offside rear is trivial mechanically but warrants a brief visual check of the seatbelt webbing for any damage or fraying that may have gone uninspected due to the obstruction. Beyond the flagged items, the high annual mileage and the vehicle's young age mean suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre condition deserve close scrutiny. At over 13,000 miles per year, the dampers and bushes will have endured more thermal and load cycling than a typical three-year-old car. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around subframe mounting points and along the exhaust system, as high-mileage short trips can accelerate moisture-related rust. The powertrain itself, being a PureTech turbocharged unit, should be evaluated for any signs of oil consumption or timing belt condition, as these are known stress points on this engine family under sustained high-use conditions.