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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,301 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, 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?

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 (2021)

2,301 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s

CarHunch analysed 2,301 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT PureTech is a solid performer on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of 90.6%—a clear 10.6 percentage points above the UK average. Dangerous defects are rare, occurring in just 4.7% of vehicles tested, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At around 25,700 miles median, these cars are running relatively low mileage for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate; the average of 0.27 failures per vehicle is reassuringly low. With just 1.7 advisories per car on average, routine maintenance appears well-managed across the fleet, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on the service history rather than expecting hidden structural problems.

The 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 19k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 2,301 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 2,301 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% 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 (99%)	2,272	91.5%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,588 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 26.4%

1,739

Orange 20.7%

1,364

Blue 15.9%

1,047

Black 14.4%

948

White 14%

920

Red 8.7%

570

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s 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.

25,715

typical

19,024

low mileage

35,153

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/s vehicles fall between 19,024 and 35,153 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,024 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.

✓ 19,024–35,153 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Puretech S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 47,456 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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