Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto?

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 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto?

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 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto?

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 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,131 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, 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 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto?

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 Puretech S/s Auto (2021)

1,131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto

CarHunch analysed 1,131 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT PureTech is a dependable choice, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1% well above the UK average of 80%, and a low dangerous defect rate of just 3.3% suggesting these cars are generally safe on the road. The petrol engine variant maintains this strong performance at 91.9% pass rate, indicating consistent reliability across the cohort.

At 25,933 miles average, these vehicles are showing typical mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.2 per vehicle points to sound engineering. Before purchasing, request the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the advisories that do pop up (averaging 1.4 per car)—usually minor wear items—to confirm previous owners have kept up with maintenance.

The 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–33k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,131 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 1,131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	1,112	93.5%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 24,993 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 41.6%

10,403

Black 18.7%

4,682

Blue 15.4%

3,846

White 13.2%

3,291

Red 7.7%

1,927

Orange 3.4%

844

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto 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.

23,291

typical

16,440

low mileage

32,793

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Auto vehicles fall between 16,440 and 32,793 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,440 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.

✓ 16,440–32,793 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s Autos sit.

⚠ Over 44,270 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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