2018 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · LS68 VXB

The 2018 Peugeot 2008 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 15 May 2026 at 40,844 miles passed, but the tester flagged multiple active advisories that signal deferred attention. Both front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored, and the front pads were wearing thin. All four tyres drew advisories for cracking, perishing, or wear close to the legal limit. This is a worsening trend compared with the clean bills of health recorded in 2023 and 2024. The vehicle appears to have gone from a period of careful upkeep into a phase where routine consumable replacements have been allowed to slip. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. At 40,844 miles, the annualised average sits around 5,106 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 25,334 miles in April 2024 to 34,324 miles by May 2025, a gain of 8,990 miles in just over twelve months, followed by a further 6,520 miles in the subsequent twelve months to May 2026. That acceleration suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern after years of very light duty. Low annual mileage can mask neglect, as infrequent use often leads to tyre perishing and uneven brake disc corrosion from standing periods rather than high-mileage wear. A buyer should inspect the front braking system carefully. The repeated advisories on front pads and discs across both the 2025 and 2026 tests indicate these components have been operating at or beyond their service limits for at least a year. The pitting and scoring noted on both front discs in 2026 suggests uneven pad deposition or moisture corrosion, common on vehicles left standing for extended periods. Check whether the discs have been skimmed or replaced since the May 2026 test, or budget for immediate renewal. The tyre condition warrants equal scrutiny. Cracking and perishing advisories appeared on all four tyres in both 2025 and 2026, with the 2026 test also flagging front tyre wear to the legal limit. This pattern points to aged rubber, likely from prolonged stationary parking rather than high-mileage use. Inspect the date codes on all four tyres and the spare if fitted. Any tyre older than six years should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth. While no structural corrosion, suspension faults, or emissions defects have appeared on any test, a physical underbody inspection remains prudent given the vehicle's low-mileage, potentially stationary history.