2018 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · KT67 NDE

The Peugeot 2008 presents a stable roadworthiness record in its most recent MOT, with the November 2025 test at 47,135 miles showing no defects at all—a strong indicator of current reliability. The trend over the past two years has been one of improving compliance, particularly after the January 2023 failure, where multiple advisories and faults (including a cut rear tyre and ineffective wipers) were addressed. By January 2024, only low brake pads were noted, and the January 2025 test revealed no further issues beyond minor tyre damage, suggesting that previous concerns were rectified. The absence of any major advisories or failures since then—coupled with the clean November 2025 result—implies the vehicle has been well maintained in the short term, though some recurring wear patterns still warrant closer scrutiny. The mileage accumulation of roughly 5,892 miles per year is unusually low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging just under 500 miles annually. This suggests either infrequent use or prolonged periods of inactivity, which can accelerate certain forms of wear when the car is finally driven. The gap between the January 2023 failure (31,384 miles) and the January 2024 pass (37,498 miles) represents a 6,114-mile jump in just over a year—an unusually high spike that may indicate a change in usage or deferred maintenance. Prior to that, the mileage progression was more gradual, with only 6,114 miles logged between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by another 5,405 miles by January 2025. Such variability raises questions about whether the car has been stored intermittently or driven sporadically, which can lead to issues like seized components or degraded fluids. For a prospective buyer, the most critical areas to inspect in person are the braking system and tyre condition. The January 2023 MOT highlighted both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, and while this was not repeated in later tests, binding calipers or uneven pad wear could still be present. A thorough check of disc thickness, surface condition, and pad material is essential. Tyres also show a pattern of neglect: the near-side front tyre was damaged in both January 2023 and 2025 tests, while the January 2023 failure included a rear tyre with a ply-reaching cut—suggesting basic upkeep was occasionally skipped. Suspension components, particularly front bushes and coil springs, should be assessed for stiffness or corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles stored for long periods can develop hidden wear. Finally, the windscreen wipers failed in 2023 but were not mentioned again, yet their longevity and blade condition should be verified, as poor visibility remains a safety risk.