2020 Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium Ptech S/S 1.2L Petrol · KS70 HBX

This Peugeot 2008 presents a largely clean MOT record punctuated by two isolated failures, both of which were rectified promptly and followed by passes. The more significant of these occurred in December 2023, when the nearside front suspension arm ball joint was found to be excessively worn and failed the test; the vehicle passed a retest three days later with no defects recorded. The second failure, in May 2025, was for an offside front windscreen wiper that did not clear the screen effectively, a minor consumable issue resolved the same day with an immediate pass. The latest examination on 11 June 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories whatsoever, and the overall trend since the 2023 suspension failure has been one of improving, defect-free roadworthiness across four consecutive clean passes. Recorded mileage stands at 31,104 miles at roughly six years of age, averaging around 5,184 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this age. The testing history shows no gaps or anomalies, with annual tests conducted consistently, and the modest annual accumulation suggests light, possibly predominantly short-journey use. Mechanically, low mileage generally means less wear on drivetrain components, brakes, and suspension, though it is worth noting that the ball joint failure occurred at a relatively young age and low mileage, which is somewhat unusual and worth keeping in context rather than dismissing. The front suspension deserves particular scrutiny given the recorded history. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint was replaced or rectified in December 2023, but a prospective buyer should verify that the offside front ball joint and associated suspension bushes were inspected at the same time, as wear on one side often indicates comparable ageing on the other. On a test drive, listen carefully for knocking or clonking from the front corners over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and check for any vagueness or wandering in the steering, which can indicate worn ball joints, track rod ends, or deteriorated suspension arm bushes. With the car stationary, have an assistant rock the steering while you listen at each front wheel for play. Beyond the suspension, the record offers little else of concern. The wiper failure was trivial and immediately corrected, and no advisories have ever been recorded for brakes, tyres, corrosion, exhaust, or emissions, which is notable for a petrol PureTech model of this age. A buyer should still confirm the condition of the brake discs and pads given the low annual mileage, as lightly used vehicles can develop surface corrosion on discs, and should check that the 1.2 PureTech engine shows no signs of oil consumption or timing belt wear, since this engine family uses a wet belt design that benefits from documented oil change history. Overall, the MOT record describes a vehicle with one meaningful past defect, properly addressed, and a subsequent run of clean tests.