2017 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · SN67 UDU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test on 27 May 2026 at 60,541 miles, it failed just one day prior with multiple critical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a series of failures-related repairs in May 2026 suggests that the previous owner was only addressing mechanical issues once they became necessary to pass the annual test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 14,000 miles between the September 2024 test at 42,386 miles and the May 2025 test at 56,572 miles, followed by another 4,000 miles covered in the final year. This low annual mileage suggests the car was not used for long-distance commuting, which often explains why rubber components and suspension elements suffer from degradation or corrosion despite low mechanical wear. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension closely, as the tester flagged a corroded suspension component in both April 2026 and May 2026. Although the tester noted the rear axle was not seriously weakened, the presence of corrosion indicates an ongoing issue that requires monitoring. The May 2026 failure also highlighted an exhaust leak and a poor lambda sensor reading, which suggests the exhaust system is beginning to fail or that the engine is struggling with air mixture ratios. The history also reveals poor attention to basic tyre maintenance, evidenced by failures for incorrectly fitted tyres in 2024 and a structural failure on the nearside rear tyre in 2026. The split offside front CV boot noted in 2024 should have been replaced immediately; a physical inspection must verify that no grease has leaked from the drive joint. Given the recurring nature of the suspension and exhaust faults, a thorough mechanical check is required to ensure no hidden defects remain beyond the surface-level condition.