Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp?

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 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp?

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 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp?

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 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80%, 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 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp?

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 308 Sport HDI 107bhp (2009)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80% first-time pass rate

2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 149 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

80%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.07

Over 5.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

112k

Middle half: 96k–136k

For context

These stats describe 149 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 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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
Diesel (99%)	147	80.1%	1.06

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp 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.

112,452

typical

96,385

low mileage

135,749

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp vehicles fall between 96,385 and 135,749 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 96,385 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.

✓ 96,385–135,749 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhps sit.

⚠ Over 183,261 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhp — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 37% of 2009 Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 107bhps are still active.

Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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