2020 Peugeot 2008 GT EV Electric · ML20 VVC

A single Dangerous failure at the June 2025 test dominates the otherwise clean MOT record of this 2020 Peugeot 2008 GT EV, with all four tyres flagged as either below the 1.6mm tread minimum or exhibiting exposed ply and cords. This is a serious roadworthiness finding rather than a minor advisory, as Dangerous defects indicate an immediate risk to safety, and the nearside front tyre in particular had reached the point of structural exposure. Following immediate rectification, the vehicle returned to the test station the following day and passed with no defects recorded, and a further clean pass was obtained on 16 June 2026. The single-year tyre episode therefore remains the defining mechanical event in the history, while the broader trajectory across the five recorded tests is otherwise one of consistent roadworthiness compliance. Mileage accumulation over the vehicle's six-year life averages roughly 10,422 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of this age and type, and there are no significant gaps in testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road. Annual mileages appear broadly consistent year on year, pointing to steady regular use rather than either long stationary lay-ups or unusually high motorway mileage. For an EV of this vintage and usage profile, the mechanical wear implications are relatively limited compared with a combustion equivalent, as there is no clutch, timing belt, exhaust system, or engine oil service interval to monitor, and the braking system benefits from regenerative deceleration which typically extends disc and pad life considerably. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection area on a physical viewing should be the tyres, as the 2025 failure shows that all four corners were simultaneously at or below legal tread depth. The original-equipment specification, correct sizing, and load rating should be confirmed against the door pillar data plate, and any uneven shoulder wear across an axle should be checked, as this can indicate suspension geometry issues or incorrect inflation. A test drive should focus on ride quality over uneven road surfaces, listening for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension which could point to worn anti-roll bar bushes or bottom arm joints, and on straight-line stability to verify there is no steering pull that might indicate misalignment following a kerb impact. Although the MOT record shows no brake, suspension, or corrosion advisories, it is prudent to verify the condition of the high-voltage charging cable and connector for any physical damage or thermal discolouration, and to confirm the 12V auxiliary battery, which supplies conventional systems, holds charge under load. The brake fluid should be inspected for age, as EV brake systems still use hydraulic fluid for the friction brakes and the calipers can corrode if the vehicle has been driven gently with minimal friction braking. Finally, request a current battery state of health report from the dealer, as this is the single most significant mechanical value item on the vehicle and is not assessed during an MOT test.