2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · KV63 WCG

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a recurring pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 131,658 miles passed, the vehicle had failed immediately prior due to critical lighting, wiper failure, and persistent suspension wear. The trend shows that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, as evidenced by the fact that the electronic parking brake and suspension components were flagged across multiple years without comprehensive resolution. At 131,658 miles over 13 years, the Peugeot has covered an average of approximately 10,128 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. However, the data reveals a period of heavy use between September 2023 and September 2024, where the vehicle clocked 15,527 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation correlates with a significant surge in mechanical failures during that period, including worn front brake discs, pads, and steering rack inner joints, suggesting the vehicle has been subjected to high stress without adequate intervening service intervals. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the front suspension geometry, as the wishbone bushes and strut bearings have appeared on advisories or failures for three consecutive years. The reported play in the steering rack inner joints at 126,500 miles remains a high-risk item that affects steering precision and safety. Furthermore, the offside rear shock absorber has been weeping oil since at least 2023, indicating a degraded seal that is likely nearing total failure. The electronic parking brake system is also a known point of weakness, having failed in 2024 after being noted as defective in 2023. A thorough physical inspection of the actuator and wiring is required to ensure the fault is not intermittent. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit or being worn unevenly, the buyer should also verify the current tread depth and alignment condition to ensure the current owner is not neglecting basic consumable upkeep.