2015 Peugeot 208 Active HDI 1.4L Heavy oil · KS15 DJO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 10 July 2023 at 111,352 miles, confirming it was roadworthy at that point. However, the record shows a failure five days earlier on 5 July 2023 at 111,042 miles, followed by an immediate retest pass. This pattern indicates a sudden mechanical issue rather than a gradual decline, though the subsequent pass confirms the fault was rectified. The maintenance trend remains stable across the earlier records, with clean passes in March 2022 at 90,781 miles and July 2019 at 63,475 miles. As of today, 28 July 2026, the vehicle is significantly overdue for its next MOT renewal. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,123 miles per year aligns with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle. There are no signs of rapid mileage accumulation or long periods of standing between the 2019 and 2022 tests, where the odometer rose from 63,475 miles to 90,781 miles over three years. The gap between the March 2022 test and the July 2023 tests represents a sixteen-month period without a valid MOT, which is unusual for a running vehicle. This implies the previous owner sought a retest promptly rather than leaving the vehicle unroadworthy for an extended period. Since the official record provides no specific defect codes for the 2023 failure, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for common wear items associated with 111,000 miles on a diesel engine. Focus on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as these components degrade predictably at this mileage. Check the exhaust system for corrosion and ensure the turbocharger is functioning smoothly, given the HDI engine's reliance on forced induction. Inspect the structural integrity of the floor pan and wheel arches for corrosion, which is a known concern on Peugeot 208s of this generation. The lack of recurring faults in the record is positive, but the sudden failure in 2023 warrants a thorough mechanical check to identify what caused the initial rejection.