2020 Peugeot 5008 1.2L Petrol · EX20 NLD

A textbook clean MOT record across four consecutive tests makes this 2020 Peugeot 5008 a notably well-documented candidate from a roadworthiness perspective. Each annual examination from February 2023 through February 2026 has returned a pass with zero advisories or defects recorded, meaning no wear items were identified as approaching the legal or safety minimum during that span. The most recent test on 28 February 2026 continued this pattern, leaving the record entirely free of recorded corrosion, brake, tyre, suspension, or exhaust concerns at the point of inspection. For a six-year-old vehicle, this consistency indicates a strong mechanical baseline with no recurring component patterns to flag. Mileage of 47,764 over roughly six years equates to an average of just under 8,000 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical range for a family-use SUV of this age and rules out either an unusually high-mileage workhorse or a low-mileage garage queen with potential standing-start issues. The MOT testing cadence has been consistently annual and there are no gaps to suggest long periods off the road, which means the wear-related components such as brake discs, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain items have experienced regular service-type use rather than sporadic operation. That said, a clean advisory sheet should not be interpreted as a guarantee that consumables are still in healthy condition today; components like brake pads and discs can move from acceptable to marginal within the year following a test. Given the absence of recorded advisories, specific component inspection on a viewing should concentrate on the items most prone to wear on a mid-range mileage Peugeot 5008, namely the front brake discs and pads, the rear brake components including calipers and pads, and the full set of tyres for both tread depth and even wear patterns across the axle. Pay particular attention during a test drive to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn suspension arms, drop links, or top mounts typical of this platform, and listen for any clonking or graunching from the front end during full-lock manoeuvres that could point to worn driveshaft or constant velocity joint gaiters. Steering should remain precise with no pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, and the brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, vibration, or any grinding sensation that might suggest binding calipers or worn discs. Beyond the mechanicals, it is worth inspecting the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion that may have developed since the last MOT, as the test record only confirms the state of the vehicle on the day of examination. Verify that all dashboard warning lamps illuminate correctly on ignition and extinguish promptly after start, check that the air conditioning system delivers cold air consistently, and ensure the dual clutch or automatic transmission (where fitted) changes smoothly without flare, shunt, or hesitation on light throttle. A pre-purchase inspection by a garage familiar with the Peugeot 5008 would still be prudent to confirm the condition of items the MOT does not cover in depth, including engine oil condition, coolant strength, and the state of the timing belt or chain service interval, which on a 2020 model may be approaching or due.