2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Petrol · RF64 EBC

A consistent theme across the MOT history of this Peugeot 2008 is the gradual thinning of brake pads, with both front and rear inner pads flagged as wearing thin on multiple occasions despite the vehicle passing each annual test. The 2025 examination on 18 December continued this pattern with an advisory on the nearside rear inner brake pad, following a 2024 advisory on both rear inner pads and an earlier 2020 advisory on the front pads. No other structural, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion defects have been recorded across eight tests, and the car has never failed an MOT. The brake pad pattern itself is not a failure point but does suggest the friction material on the rear inner pads has reached the threshold where replacement is due at the next service interval. With 49,978 miles recorded over roughly eleven years, annual mileage works out at approximately 4,543 miles, which is notably low for a car of this age. The testing record shows continuous annual MOTs from 2019 through 2025 with no gaps, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. Such low mileage tends to preserve the engine, transmission, and major mechanical components in terms of wear, but it can also bring its own considerations, such as surface rust on brake discs from short journeys and infrequent fluid cycles. The mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing any sharp jumps, consistent with consistent light use over the years. From a buyer's perspective, the recurring brake pad advisories mean a prospective inspection should focus on the current state of all four corners, not just the items previously flagged. The nearside rear inner pad was the most recently noted concern, so this should be measured for remaining friction material thickness. On a road test, listen for any binding or dragging sensation from the rear calipers, particularly after the car has been driven and the brakes released, as sticking calipers on low-mileage vehicles can cause uneven pad wear. Pedal feel should be firm and consistent, and the vehicle should pull up straight without any pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate a seized caliper slide pin or a hydraulic issue. Given the age and the brake wear pattern, a thorough pre-purchase check should look beyond the MOT history for items that may not yet have reached advisory level but are approaching it. The front pads were noted as thinning back in 2020 and, with another five years of use since, may now be closer to requiring replacement, so their thickness should be physically measured. On a test drive, pay attention to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over bumps, as control arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages on Peugeot 2008s of this era are known to deteriorate and can produce symptoms that have not yet shown on an MOT. Also inspect the underside for any early signs of corrosion on subframe mounting points and brake pipes, as the vehicle is now in its twelfth year, even though no corrosion has yet been recorded on test. Finally, check the rear brake discs for any lip on the outer edge or signs of pitting, which on a low-mileage car often indicates the discs have been lightly worn but never replaced alongside the pads.