2012 PEUGEOT 207 ACTIVE1.4L Petrol

The 2012 Peugeot 207 Active presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 12 March 2026 at 68,957 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since at least January 2022. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring faults across five consecutive annual examinations. Recorded mileage sits at 68,957 against an age of fourteen years, equating to roughly 4,926 miles per year. The DVSA data confirms light annual use: the car covered 3,203 miles between the January 2022 test at 58,217 and the February 2023 test at 61,414, then 2,743 miles to March 2024 at 64,157, 2,734 to March 2025 at 66,891, and 2,066 to March 2026. No gaps exceed thirteen months. Low mileage of this pattern often signals extended standing periods, which can mask dormant issues not captured in a static test. The absence of advisories across all five records means the tester flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust emission breaches at the time of each examination. A clean sheet does not certify long-term condition. The buyer should still inspect the underbody for structural rust given the vehicle's age and likely damp standing, verify the condition of tyres and brake calipers that may have degraded through disuse, and confirm the coolant and cambelt history since these are age-driven rather than mileage-driven on a low-use 207. Previous keepers clearly adhered to annual test discipline with no lapses or failures. That behaviour implies basic statutory upkeep was met, though the records reveal nothing about intermediate servicing. Given the Peugeot's low annual mileage, a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise age-related perishing of hoses, suspension bushes, and the exhaust system over high-mileage drivetrain wear.