2009 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · JK02 AJK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 116,251 miles passed without defects following a failure just one day prior. This suggests the owner is willing to address immediate safety failures to keep the car legal on the road. While the current status is stable, the recurring mechanical failures indicate that components are reaching the end of their functional life. At 116,251 miles, this 17-year-old Peugeot has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The mileage data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 1,200 miles recorded between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 1,462 miles covered in the following year. This steady rate of use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary storage which leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension assembly, as the 2024 failure flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. The subsequent 2025 failure regarding a split offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot indicates that rubber components are deteriorating. You should check for signs of grease leakage or tearing on all CV boots and inspect the play in the remaining suspension ball joints and steering linkage. Given the age and mileage, the Peugeot 207 also requires scrutiny for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points to ensure the integrity remains sound.