2016 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · HN16 AAF

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 2 June 2026, recorded a pass with no advisories or defects, suggesting that the vehicle has effectively resolved the issues identified at the prior assessment. The 2024 and 2023 tests also returned clean passes with no advisories, indicating that the overall maintenance trend has been stable and largely problem-free. The one notable exception occurred in June 2025, when a headlamp aim failure was recorded alongside advisories concerning a nearside rear tyre worn to its legal limit and an altered internal headlight adjuster. Since these items did not reappear on the 2026 test, it appears corrective action was taken, particularly regarding the headlamp aim and tyre replacement, demonstrating a reasonable standard of ongoing maintenance. The recorded mileage of 58,892 miles over an approximate ten-year service life equates to around 5,889 miles per year, which is considerably below the national average and indicative of predominantly light or short-distance use. Low annual mileage of this nature typically results in less wear on major drivetrain and braking components, but introduces the risk of age-related degradation and prolonged standing. Where vehicles are used infrequently, components such as brake discs can suffer surface corrosion, flexible brake and fuel hoses can perish from age rather than wear, and the 12V battery is particularly susceptible to sulphation and reduced capacity. This mileage profile should therefore be assessed less in terms of high-wear fatigue and more in terms of calendar-based deterioration and the condition of items affected by disuse. Given the predominantly clean MOT record and the low annual mileage, a prospective buyer should focus physical inspection efforts on age-related deterioration rather than wear items. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of tread depth, and the spare or spacesaver should be checked for similar deterioration. Brake discs, especially those at the rear, may exhibit corrosion ridges or binding calipers from prolonged standing, which can manifest as uneven braking, pulling to one side under light pedal pressure, or a grooved, juddering sensation during a test drive. The exhaust system, including underbody mountings, flexible joints, and the rear silencer, should be inspected for rust perforation typical of a ten-year-old vehicle exposed to winter road salts. Service history verification is highly recommended, particularly evidence of time-based fluid and component replacements that may not be triggered by mileage alone, such as brake fluid changes typically required every two years irrespective of use, coolant renewal, and automatic or manual gearbox oil condition if applicable. The age of the 12V battery should be established and its state of health tested, as batteries over five years old frequently fail under load even when the vehicle starts normally. A careful road test should be conducted with attention to any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate perished bushes or weakened coil springs, and to the behaviour of the electronic systems, particularly the headlamp levelling mechanism that was flagged in 2025. Attention should also be given to the operation of all electric windows, central locking, climate control, and infotainment functions, as intermittent use can lead to motor wear and electrical contact corrosion.