2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Bluehdi SS 1.5L Diesel · MW22 GGE

A modest but slightly murky roadworthiness picture emerges for this 2022 Peugeot 2008, with two MOT tests on file both resulting in passes but with the most recent examination in June 2026 carrying a handful of advisories and minor defects that warrant careful attention. The 2026 test recorded a nail embedded in both rear tyres, with the offside rear additionally flagged as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, alongside minor observations for defective wiper blades on both sides of the windscreen. While none of these items were serious enough to cause a failure, the combination of contaminated rear tyres reaching their wear threshold within four years, particularly on a diesel model that may have been subjected to higher torque loading on the rear axle, suggests that tyre monitoring will need to be a priority going forward. Annual mileage accumulation stands at roughly 14,054 miles per year, which is notably high for a four year old crossover of this class and considerably above the typical 8,000 to 10,000 mile average for similar vehicles. This elevated usage rate will have accelerated wear across the major mechanical consumables, including brake pads and discs, clutch and dual mass flywheel components, timing belt servicing intervals, suspension bushes, and the diesel particulate filter which is particularly sensitive to short journey urban use. The absence of any recorded failures across the available test history is a positive indicator, but the high mileage context means that items not yet captured in advisories, such as front suspension wishbones, anti-roll bar links, and rear brake components, may be approaching the latter portion of their service life and could require attention in the near future. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection around the flagged items and the broader implications of the high mileage profile. The advisory regarding rear tyre wear close to the legal limit with edge wear points should prompt a thorough check of the rear suspension geometry, as uneven or one-sided edge wear on a single axle often indicates worn bushes, sagging coil springs, or a tracking issue rather than simple inflation problems; listen for clonking noises from the rear over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and check whether the vehicle sits level at the rear when unladen. The defective wiper blade minor items are easily resolved but worth inspecting the wiper mechanism for smooth operation and any streaking across the screen. During a road test, pay particular attention to the braking system, as the high annual mileage will have consumed material from both front and rear pads and discs; feel for any pedal judder under firm braking, listen for grinding or squealing noises, and check for pulling to one side which could indicate a binding caliper. Given the diesel powertrain, allow the engine to warm fully before assessing performance and listen for any unusual diesel knock or hesitation that could suggest injector or turbo wear. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil misting around the engine and turbo, check the condition of the exhaust mounting and hangers, and examine the brake lines and fuel pipes for any surface corrosion consistent with the mileage covered. Finally, confirm the timing belt and water pump replacement history, as on a high annual mileage diesel of this age, these components should have been renewed within the manufacturer's recommended interval.