2004 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · KS04 AAJ

The 2004 Peugeot 206 last passed its MOT on 23 April 2024 at 72,801 miles with no recorded defects, confirming it is roadworthy at the time of the latest test. The vehicle’s maintenance trend is improving; after a series of failures in 2015 (lighting and fog lamp), a suspension coil spring break in June 2016, and a brake‑related failure in March 2021 (significantly worn front discs and axle imbalance exceeding 50 %), the car has passed every subsequent test without advisory items. Mileage accumulates at roughly 3,300 miles per year, a low rate for a 22‑year‑old car. The earliest record (1 June 2012, 40,712 miles) to the 2013 test (13 June 2013, 44,335 miles) added 3,623 miles in a single year. The rate rose after 2019, with a 5,279‑mile increase between the 2023 test (22 March 2023, 67,522 miles) and the 2024 test (23 April 2024, 72,801 miles). The jump suggests either heavier recent use or longer periods of inactivity followed by a burst of mileage. A buyer should inspect the front brake system closely. The March 2021 failure recorded significantly worn front brake discs on both near‑side and off‑side and an axle imbalance exceeding 50 %. The 2017 test already flagged thin pads and pitted discs, so the discs and pads are likely nearing the end of service life. The near‑side front coil spring was broken in June 2016; the buyer must check for corrosion, proper ride height and any excessive play in the suspension bushes. Lighting faults appear repeatedly: position lamps were non‑functional in 2015 and 2016, and the rear fog lamp was also out in 2015. Verify that side repeaters display the correct colour and that all bulbs operate. Tyre condition is another priority. The 2013 test noted rear tyres cracking and near‑side front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Inspect all four tyres for uneven wear, cracking and adequate tread depth. Finally, given the car’s age, a thorough visual scan for rust, especially around wheel arches and underbody, is advisable.