BJ08 BYF

2008 PEUGEOT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
PEUGEOT
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1397 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
43,374 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Peugeot has 26 MOT tests on record with a 54% pass rate and 43,374 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-01-30, which is a critical contradiction.

The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low average of 463 miles/year before Jan 2024, followed by a significant spike to 8,793 miles in the last year, indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed in Jan 2025, indicating immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed in Jan 2025, showing severe wear and tear.
  • Recurring exhaust issues: Flagged in 3 separate MOT tests, indicating a chronic problem.
  • Recurring coil spring issues: Noted in 3 separate MOT tests, suggesting a persistent structural weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 12 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 4/5 stars (2018) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • Consistent annual mileage: Average 7,454 miles/year aligns with typical UK usage.
  • No recurring failures on critical systems: Major failures were isolated and addressed.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 43,374 mi PASSApr 2012: 54,871 mi PASSApr 2012: 54,871 mi FAILApr 2013: 65,197 mi FAILApr 2013: 65,197 mi PASSApr 2014: 74,446 mi PASSApr 2015: 83,477 mi FAILMay 2015: 83,523 mi FAILJun 2015: 83,525 mi PASSMay 2016: 91,611 mi FAILMay 2016: 91,611 mi PASSMay 2017: 102,149 mi FAILMay 2017: 102,157 mi PASSApr 2018: 107,468 mi FAILMay 2018: 107,728 mi PASSApr 2019: 114,320 mi FAILMay 2019: 114,324 mi PASSNov 2020: 115,522 mi FAILNov 2020: 115,602 mi PASSNov 2021: 116,817 mi PASSDec 2022: 117,756 mi FAILDec 2022: 117,770 mi FAILDec 2022: 117,770 mi PASSJan 2024: 118,297 mi PASSJan 2025: 127,090 mi FAILJan 2025: 127,163 mi PASS127k85k43kApr 2011Jan 2025

MOT test history — 14/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 43,374 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 54,871 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Apr 2012 FAIL 54,871 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Apr 2013 FAIL 65,197 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED coolant level low
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre badly worn on outer edge
Apr 2013 PASS 65,197 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED coolant level low
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre badly worn on outer edge
Apr 2014 PASS 74,446 mi
USER ENTERED oil level low,o/s/r wheel has slight bind,exhaust bracket broke.
Apr 2015 FAIL 83,477 mi
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED eml on
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2015 FAIL 83,523 mi
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
USER ENTERED grease leaking past offside front constant velocity joint gaiter clip
Jun 2015 PASS 83,525 mi
USER ENTERED grease leaking past offside front constant velocity joint gaiter clip
May 2016 FAIL 91,611 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65r15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
May 2016 PASS 91,611 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65r15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
May 2017 FAIL 102,149 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65r15 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
May 2017 PASS 102,157 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
Apr 2018 FAIL 107,468 mi
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
May 2018 PASS 107,728 mi
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
Apr 2019 FAIL 114,320 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
May 2019 PASS 114,324 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 FAIL 115,522 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 115,602 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 116,817 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2022 FAIL 117,756 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion
Dec 2022 FAIL 117,770 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion
Dec 2022 PASS 117,770 mi
ADVISORY Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion
Jan 2024 PASS 118,297 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Slight Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion
Jan 2025 FAIL 127,090 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 127,163 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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