Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Peugeot 208 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 2022 Peugeot 208 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 2022 Peugeot 208 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 2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,526 vehicles, the 2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, 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 208 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 208 GT Premium EV (2022)

1,526 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV

CarHunch analysed 1,526 real MOT records for the 2022 Peugeot 208 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 2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV passes its MOT first time in nearly 90% of cases, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.8% of vehicles—this is a genuinely reliable electric car by the numbers. At an average mileage of 20,343 miles for a two-year-old model, these cars are running right at expected levels, and the low failure rate of 0.13 per vehicle tells you there's very little that actually breaks.

The real story is in the advisories: at 0.8 per vehicle, owners are getting flagged for minor wear items rather than serious problems, which is typical for an EV with fewer moving parts than a petrol car. If you're considering one, check the battery health documentation (MOT doesn't test it directly) and budget for tyre replacements, as electric weight causes faster wear.

The 2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–26k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,526 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 1,526 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% 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 3,589 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 24.6%

884

White 18.7%

671

Yellow 16.3%

586

Grey 14.3%

512

Black 13.5%

486

Red 12.5%

450

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Peugeot 208 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.

18,216

typical

12,756

low mileage

25,799

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EV vehicles fall between 12,756 and 25,799 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,756 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.

✓ 12,756–25,799 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Peugeot 208 GT Premium EVs sit.

⚠ Over 34,828 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

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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