Peugeot 308 Verve HDI (2009)
2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDI
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDi has a first-time pass rate of 75.3%, which is about 5 points below the UK average of 80%, signalling slightly worse-than-average reliability for its age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.
At nearly 115,000 miles median mileage, these cars are showing their age appropriately for a 2009 model, and the average of 1.12 failures per test suggests routine wear items rather than catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, budget for typical maintenance (suspension, exhaust, brakes) and ask the seller for full service history, since consistent oil changes will be crucial for keeping this diesel engine reliable.
What to check before buying a 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 136 | 75.2% | 1.11 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 81.1% | 1.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDI vehicles fall between 87,061 and 137,512 miles.
2009 Peugeot 308 Verve HDI — Still on the Road
67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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