2019 Peugeot 3008 1.5L Diesel · KT19 OUU

The Peugeot 3008’s MOT history shows a vehicle that has recently passed inspection but with a troubling pattern of recurring mechanical and maintenance issues. The most recent test on 4 February 2026 at 74,571 miles was a clean pass, yet this followed a failure just five days earlier—on 9 January 2026—due to a turbo failure preventing emissions testing and an active TPMS warning. This suggests the turbocharger may be on the verge of a more serious fault, while the TPMS system has been ignored or malfunctioning for some time. The last full pass before that, on 21 January 2025, was preceded by a failure on the same day for all four tyres being below the 1.6mm legal limit, indicating a history of deferred or neglected tyre maintenance. The trend is not improving; instead, it reveals a vehicle that has been pushed through inspections with critical components—turbo, brakes, and tyres—repeatedly reaching failure points. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,653 miles per year aligns with average usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, though the clustering of tests around January 2025 and early 2026 is unusual. The gap between the 2024 test (52,988 miles on 1 May 2024) and the 2025 tests (60,056 miles on 21 January 2025) suggests the car sat unused for nearly six months, which could exacerbate issues like seized turbo components or degraded brake fluid. The rapid mileage increase between 2025 and 2026—over 14,500 miles in a year—may have accelerated wear on consumables, as seen in the thin brake pads and worn tyres. This pattern implies the vehicle has been driven hard in recent months, possibly masking underlying problems until they became critical. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the turbocharger system, given the failure to complete emissions testing in January 2026. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joint showing slight play in May 2024 suggests potential suspension wear that may have worsened; checking for clunking noises or uneven tyre wear is essential. Brake pads were flagged as thin on both front and rear axles in 2024, and while not repeated in later tests, this could indicate aggressive driving or a propensity for brake fade. The repeated tyre failures—including a nail embedded in the nearside front in 2024—highlight a history of either poor maintenance or harsh conditions. Structural integrity appears sound, but corrosion or binding components in the suspension or braking system should be ruled out during a pre-purchase inspection. The TPMS warning from January 2026 also demands verification, as a faulty sensor or low-pressure tyres could pose a safety risk.