Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT 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 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT 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 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT 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 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 238 vehicles, the 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%, 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 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT 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 GT Premium EV (2023)

238 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV

CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT 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 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV is a strong performer in the MOT arena, with a 90% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and virtually no dangerous defects recorded (just 0.4% of vehicles). This early-generation electric supermini shows genuinely reliable fundamentals, though the median CarHunch score of 40 suggests some minor niggles worth investigating.

At 25,200 miles the typical example is running low for its age, which explains why it averages just 0.04 failures and 0.2 advisories per test—there's simply less to go wrong on younger, lower-mileage cars. Before you buy, ask the seller for the full MOT history to spot any pattern of small recurring issues, even if this cohort's raw numbers look reassuring.

We have limited data for the 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

90%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 16k–31k

For context

These stats describe 238 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 238 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,681 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 21.6%

794

White 20.2%

745

Blue 20.1%

739

Grey 16.8%

620

Orange 13.7%

506

Red 7.5%

277

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT 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.

25,198

typical

16,201

low mileage

30,600

high mileage

Half of all 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EV vehicles fall between 16,201 and 30,600 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,201 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.

✓ 16,201–30,600 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2023 Peugeot 2008 GT Premium EVs sit.

⚠ Over 41,310 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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