Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Peugeot 5008?

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 5008?

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 5008?

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 5008 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 950 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 5008 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Peugeot 5008?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Peugeot 5008 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (29.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (22.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Peugeot 5008?

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 5008 (2021)

950 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 5008

CarHunch analysed 950 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 5008. 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 5008 is a reliably solid performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 89.7% of the time—nearly 10 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—with a low dangerous defect rate of 14.6% that shouldn't unduly concern buyers. Diesel versions edge out petrol slightly, passing at 90.4% versus 87.4%, though both are comfortably above average.

At a median mileage of 37,064 miles for vehicles of this age, these cars are running within expected parameters, and the low failure rate of 0.34 per vehicle suggests owners won't face major repair bills. The 2.5 advisories per car indicate minor wear is starting to show, so budget for routine maintenance items like pads and fluids—but overall, a 2021 5008 should prove dependable if it's been reasonably looked after.

The 2021 Peugeot 5008 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 28k–47k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.7% 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 2.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 950 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 950 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 30.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 22.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 16%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Peugeot 5008

Based on MOT data from 950 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (76%)	723	90.4%	0.32
Petrol (24%)	227	87.4%	0.42

Colour Breakdown

Based on 34,512 Peugeot 5008 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.8%

10,988

Black 20.8%

7,171

White 15.6%

5,380

Blue 11.9%

4,092

Silver 8.6%

2,954

Green 7%

2,414

Red 3.6%

1,254

Bronze 0.3%

104

Brown 0.3%

Gold 0.2%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 5008 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.

37,064

typical

28,200

low mileage

46,611

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 5008 vehicles fall between 28,200 and 46,611 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,200 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.

✓ 28,200–46,611 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 5008s sit.

⚠ Over 62,924 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Peugeot 5008 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Peugeot 5008s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 910 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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