2022 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/S Auto 1.2L Petrol · CF71 WWJ

A broadly clean DVSA record over two tests establishes the immediate roadworthiness picture for this 2022 Peugeot 2008 GT PureTech automatic, with the most recent test on 23 January 2026 producing a pass alongside a single advisory concerning front tyre wear close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear on both sides. With only two recorded MOTs and one advisory on file, there is insufficient history to identify a recurring defect pattern, but the early signs point towards front axle geometry or alignment behaviour that is pulling unevenly across the front tyres. Given the vehicle is only four years old and a relatively modern PureTech turbocharged petrol unit, the absence of any recorded brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion or structural advisories at this stage is a positive baseline, though the front tyre advisory warrants close scrutiny because edge wear on both fronts simultaneously is rarely caused by tyre ageing alone. Recorded mileage of 25,309 miles across a four year life equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 6,327 miles, which is broadly typical for a small SUV of this age and segment. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record and no evidence of a long period off the road that could have allowed components such as brake discs, callipers, or exhaust rubber mountings to seize or degrade through inactivity. At this usage level, mechanical wear is concentrated in the normal consumable zones rather than high stress areas, though the PureTech engine family is known in service for timing belt, coolant system and oil consumption concerns that would not necessarily surface on an MOT but are worth verifying through the vehicle's service documentation independently of this DVSA data. The front tyre advisory is the specific item to interrogate during any inspection, as both fronts wearing close to the legal limit and on their edges suggests either incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension bushes or droplinks allowing geometry to shift, or simply an aggressive driving style combined with under-inflation. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes or droplink wear. Pay particular attention to steering behaviour at motorway speeds, as any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel, or uneven steering self-centring would corroborate the edge wear pattern seen on the tyres. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, check that the sidewalls are not cracked or perished, and verify the manufacturing date stamps to confirm the replacements are recent. Beyond the front axle, the test drive should include firm brake pedal applications from around 40 mph to confirm the car stops squarely without pulling to either side, and to detect any judder through the steering wheel or pedal that would indicate warped front discs. With an automatic gearbox, verify smooth and timely gear changes both from cold and once fully warmed up, listening for flaring, slipping or harsh kickdown that would suggest internal wear. Finally, with the engine idling from cold, listen for any timing chain rattle from the front of the PureTech engine, watch the exhaust for visible vapour on start-up that does not clear quickly, and check the oil level on the dipstick for any signs of over-filling or milky residue which could indicate head gasket or coolant system concerns unrelated to the MOT record but pertinent to this particular engine family.