2018 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · LS68 VXM

The 2018 Peugeot 2008 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 25 July 2025, where it passed cleanly at 67,034 miles with zero defects. That clean bill of health is significant because just four days earlier, on 21 July 2025, the same vehicle had failed at 67,032 miles with a leaking nearside rear hydraulic brake caliper and an illuminated service light. The owner clearly addressed both issues before the retest, which is a positive sign of reactive maintenance rather than neglect. The broader trend across the record shows a vehicle that has been kept in generally sound condition, with defects appearing intermittently and being resolved rather than accumulating. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story. Between the September 2022 test at 45,882 miles and the September 2023 test at 53,388 miles, the car covered roughly 7,500 miles in twelve months. From September 2023 to July 2024, it added another 4,949 miles, and then from July 2024 to July 2025 it gained 8,697 miles. That acceleration in the most recent year suggests the vehicle is being used more intensively now than in earlier years, which is worth noting given the age of consumable components. At roughly 8,400 miles per year over its eight-year life, the overall usage sits squarely within typical parameters for a vehicle of this type and age. The recurring theme in this record is rear brake wear. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both September 2022 and September 2023, and the nearside rear caliper was leaking in July 2025. A buyer should have the rear braking assembly inspected in detail, paying close attention to disc thickness, pad condition, and the caliper piston seals for any sign of progressive deterioration. The exhaust mounting defect noted in September 2022 also warrants a visual check underneath, as a failed mounting can place stress on the exhaust system and lead to premature corrosion at flex joints or flanges. Beyond the braking system, there is no evidence of structural corrosion, suspension failure, or emissions non-compliance in the record, which is reassuring for a vehicle approaching nine years old. The tyre condition advisory from 2022 was minor and age-related rather than a sign of alignment or suspension trouble. A prospective buyer should still inspect all four tyres for age cracking given the vehicle's age, check the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, and verify that the service light does not reappear after a cold start. The overall record suggests a competently maintained vehicle with a known rear brake vulnerability that has, so far, been managed rather than ignored.