2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · SC51 SAL

The most recent DVSA examination on 3 November 2025 resulted in a PASS with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean outcome is mirrored by the previous test on 9 October 2024 which also passed without any recorded defects. The maintenance trajectory is therefore stable and reassuring, indicating that the vehicle has been presented for testing in sound mechanical condition on both occasions and that no recurring wear items or developing faults have yet reached the threshold for advisory or failure classification. The absence of any advisories across consecutive tests is particularly noteworthy for a five-year-old vehicle, as items such as tyre wear, brake component condition, or minor fluid leaks would typically be flagged at this stage of life if approaching service limits. A prospective buyer can place reasonable confidence in the structural and mechanical integrity of the vehicle based on this test history alone, though the MOT certificate is only a snapshot of roadworthiness at the point of test and should be supplemented by independent physical inspection. The recorded mileage of 37,521 miles over a five-year period equates to approximately 7,500 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical average for a privately operated vehicle of this age and class. There is no evidence in the MOT history of unusually low usage that would suggest prolonged standing periods, nor any rapid accumulation that would imply heavy commercial or motorway use. This moderate annual mileage is generally favourable from a wear perspective, as components such as brake discs, callipers, clutch, and suspension bushes tend to suffer more from high annual mileages or conversely from inactivity than from consistent moderate use. The two recorded MOT tests, spaced roughly twelve months apart, suggest the vehicle has been in regular use throughout its life, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized brake calipers, dried seals, or perished drive belts that can affect low-mileage or stored vehicles. Given the clean MOT record and average mileage, attention during physical inspection should focus on age-related deterioration rather than mileage-related wear. The tyres should be examined closely for tread depth compliance with the legal minimum of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread, but equally important is an assessment of sidewall condition, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar age regardless of mileage; look for cracking, perishing, or crazing particularly on the outer sidewalls, and verify that the tyres are no older than six years from their DOT date stamp. The 12V battery should be tested for state of charge and load capacity, as a five-year-old original or replacement unit is approaching the typical end of its service life and may fail without warning, particularly as the Puretech engine features stop-start functionality which places additional demands on the battery. Brake discs should be inspected for any lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, and the caliper slide pins should be checked to ensure the brakes are releasing cleanly without binding, which is a common cause of uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. Further inspection points include verification of the full service history, ideally with Peugeot dealer or specialist stamps confirming the use of the correct PSA specification oil and adherence to the Puretech timing chain inspection intervals, as this engine family has documented concerns regarding premature timing chain wear particularly in earlier units. Coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should be assessed in terms of their age rather than purely mileage, with brake fluid being hygroscopic and requiring replacement typically every two years irrespective of use. On a test drive, listen for any rattle or hesitation from the engine on cold start which might indicate timing chain stretch, and check for any hesitation, misfire, or rough idle which could suggest ignition coil or spark plug wear. The suspension should be exercised over uneven surfaces to detect any knocking from the front MacPherson strut top mounts, anti-roll bar bushes, or wishbone bushes, and the steering checked for any vagueness or clonking indicative of drop link or track rod wear. Finally, a mechanical inspection beneath the vehicle on a ramp would be prudent to check for any oil weeping from the engine or gearbox, condition of the undertray and mounting, exhaust system integrity including the flexible joint and catalytic converter mounting, and any signs of corrosion to structural or load-bearing components.