Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV (2022)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV is beating the UK average with an 84.9% first-time pass rate, well above the typical 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 6.8% of vehicles. This is a solidly reliable electric crossover that shouldn't worry buyers on safety grounds.

These cars are running around 24,000 miles on average—typical for their age—and owners are encountering minimal failure issues at 0.17 per vehicle alongside modest advisory counts of 1.0 per test. When you're shopping, use the MOT history tool to check for any pattern of electrical or battery-related advisories specific to the individual car, as electric drivetrains can vary in longevity across individual examples.

We have limited data for the 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–30k

For context

These stats describe 163 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,996

typical

15,159

low mileage

30,267

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EV vehicles fall between 15,159 and 30,267 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,159 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,159–30,267 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + EVs sit.

⚠ Over 40,860 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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