2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · GK19 USF

A recurring theme of advisory and failure items centred on the tyres and, more recently, the drivetrain has emerged across six MOT tests for this 2019 Peugeot 2008, painting a picture of a vehicle that has passed each annual assessment but has not done so without note. The 2026 test on 27 February produced both a pass and a fail recorded on the same date, with the failure attributed to a split offside front outer constant velocity joint boot on the drive shaft, a major defect that allowed dirt ingress. The accompanying advisories on that same visit noted a minor exhaust gas leak from the front flexible section and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges. Prior to this, the 2025 test passed with only a deteriorated front registration plate noted, while 2024 recorded a clean pass with no advisories. The 2023 test also produced a same-day pass and fail, with the failure caused by a nearside rear tyre fitted against the sidewall direction instructions, accompanied by advisories for a nearside front edge wear and a nail in the nearside rear tyre. The 2022 test passed without defect, meaning across the recorded history there have been two failures and four passes, with tyre-related advisories appearing in three of the last four tests. With 36,579 miles recorded over approximately seven years, the vehicle has averaged around 5,226 miles annually, which is a notably low figure for a car of this age and suggests either predominantly short urban journeys or extended periods of stationary use between tests. This kind of usage pattern tends to place different stresses on components than higher-mileage motoring; brake discs and pads can suffer from surface corrosion through lack of regular use, tyres can develop flat spots or sidewall cracking if the vehicle stands for prolonged periods, and underbody components are more vulnerable to standing-water rust than to wear. Conversely, wear-sensitive items such as the clutch, engine internals and major suspension components have likely seen less mechanical fatigue than the odometer reading might first imply, though the recorded mileage alone cannot confirm whether the vehicle has been regularly serviced or exercised during quieter periods. A prospective buyer should focus the pre-purchase inspection squarely on the components flagged in the MOT record. The most recent failure concerning the offside front drive shaft CV boot warrants a physical inspection of the nearside equivalent, looking for any splits, perished rubber, or fresh grease deposits around the inner or outer joints, and a road test should be conducted over uneven surfaces to listen for any clicking, knocking or vibration on full lock that would indicate compromised joints. The exhaust front flexi advisory suggests the flexible section is beginning to fail, so the buyer should listen at idle for a hissing or ticking from the front pipe area and feel for any escaping gases, noting that a deteriorating flexi can ultimately lead to a more serious exhaust leak. Tyre wear on both front edges should be examined directly, as repeated edge wear rather than centre wear can point to incorrect camber or tracking settings, and the alignment should be checked on a four-wheel ramp or by a tyre specialist before fitting new tyres to ensure the problem does not recur. The rear tyre advisory for a nail in 2023 is of less concern, but a thorough check of all four sidewalls for bulges, cracks or repairs is sensible. Further inspection should cover the items that low annual mileage and the failure history make plausible candidates for deterioration. Brake discs and pads should be visually examined for lipping, scoring and surface rust, as low-mileage cars frequently present with corroded but unworn braking surfaces that can produce vibration under heavy pedal application. The underside of the vehicle warrants close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly on suspension arms, subframe mounting points and brake pipe unions, as a vehicle that has covered few miles may still have spent long periods exposed to winter road salt. During the road test, attention should be paid to steering precision, any pulling to one side under braking, and any clonks or creaks from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, as these can reveal worn bushes, drop links or anti-roll bar components that an MOT does not specifically inspect. Finally, confirming that the advisory registration plate deterioration from the 2025 test has been resolved and ensuring all warning lights extinguish promptly on start-up will round out a focused assessment of this vehicle's actual recorded mechanical condition.