2021 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium EV Electric · YA70 OGL

A 2021 Peugeot 2008 EV with an essentially clean roadworthiness record, the only blemish being a single PRS (present but insufficient) failure for a missing brake hydraulic reservoir cap alongside an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 4 mm, both recorded on 23 January 2024. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 passed with no defects or advisories recorded, confirming that the previous issues were resolved and that the vehicle has presented no further cause for concern under DVSA inspection criteria across the two documented tests. With only one failure in the recorded history and a clean follow-up pass, the formal roadworthiness trend is stable rather than indicative of chronic deterioration, although the sample size of two tests is limited. At 42,622 miles over five years, the vehicle has accumulated roughly 8,524 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a car of its age and segment. The recorded mileages imply consistent rather than intensive use, with the EV powertrain likely operating within its intended duty cycle. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of annual mileage is sufficient to keep the high-voltage battery, drive unit lubricants, and suspension components working normally, reducing the risk of issues associated with prolonged standing such as oxidation of braking surfaces or flat spots on tyres. There is nothing in the recorded figures to suggest an unusual usage pattern or significant gaps between tests. For a prospective buyer, the tyre wear advisory from the 2024 test warrants a physical inspection of all four tyres, paying particular attention to the offside front for any remaining shoulder wear or uneven pattern that could point to a suspension geometry issue such as worn wishbone bushes, a sagging coil spring, or tracking misalignment. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any steering pull to one side which may suggest the previous edge wear was not solely due to age. Although the brake hydraulic reservoir cap is a minor item, it is worth confirming during a pre-purchase inspection that the cap is correctly seated and that the fluid level is at the maximum mark, with no evidence of leaks around the master cylinder or brake lines. Given the vehicle is an electric model, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the high-voltage charging port, the 12V auxiliary battery which manages ancillary systems, and the operation of the regenerative braking function, which should provide consistent deceleration when lifting off the accelerator. Listen during the test drive for any abnormal whining or clicking from the drive unit under load, and verify that the dashboard range estimate broadly aligns with the battery state of health as reported by the vehicle's onboard diagnostics. The clean December 2025 pass means there is no immediate MOT-driven concern, but a focused inspection of the previously flagged tyre position and confirmation of the brake hydraulic system integrity will provide reassurance beyond what the official record alone can confirm.