2021 Peugeot 508 1.2L Petrol · GD21 FVC

The 2021 Peugeot 508 presents a clean and stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 May 2026 at 65,658 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This follows a consistent pattern of three consecutive clean passes, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have been flagged across the vehicle's entire MOT history. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, as the car has moved from a relatively low mileage of 20,281 miles in May 2024 to its current reading without developing any new defects. The mileage pattern reveals a notable acceleration in use. Between the May 2024 test at 20,281 miles and the May 2025 test at 55,239 miles, the car covered approximately 34,958 miles in a single year, far exceeding the annualised average of 13,132 miles over its five-year life. This suggests a period of intensive motorway or long-distance use, which typically favours engine and drivetrain health but places greater stress on consumable components. The subsequent jump to 65,658 miles by May 2026 adds a further 10,419 miles, a return to a more moderate pace. The MOT record itself is sparse in the best possible sense, with no defects to analyse, but the rapid accumulation between 2024 and 2025 warrants closer physical inspection of high-wear items. A buyer should focus on components most affected by the high-mileage phase. Front and rear brake discs and pads deserve careful measurement, as sustained high-speed use accelerates wear even if no fault was flagged at the last test. Suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs should be inspected for perishing or play, particularly given the 35,000-mile year that may have stressed the underbody. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns across all four corners should be checked, as rapid mileage gain can expose alignment or tracking issues not yet severe enough to trigger an advisory. The exhaust system, including the diesel particulate filter if applicable, warrants a cold-start emissions check given the intensive use period. Structurally, the 508's subframe, suspension mounting points, and inner wing arches should be examined for corrosion, especially if the high-mileage phase included winter road use. The clean MOT record is encouraging but does not substitute for a physical underbody inspection, as corrosion or latent suspension wear may not yet meet the MOT failure threshold. Overall, the data paints a picture of a well-maintained vehicle with no flagged defects, but the unusual mileage spike between 2024 and 2025 makes a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician a prudent step before committing.