2011 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · KY61 ABK

A 15-year-old Peugeot 508 with 156,595 miles on the clock presents a mechanical profile dominated by chronic advisories rather than outright test failures. The most recent examination on 19 June 2026 concluded with a Pass, continuing a pattern of roadworthiness compliance that has held since the last failure in May 2025. Across the four recorded tests, the vehicle has accumulated a consistent set of recurring observations: front brake wear items appearing on three consecutive tests, oil leaks noted on three occasions, persistent indicator lens discolouration on the offside front, and progressively worsening brake and suspension components. The underlying trend is one of gradual component degradation rather than acute failure, but the volume of repeat advisories suggests that consumables and certain wearing parts have not been replaced proactively between tests. Annual mileage of approximately 10,440 miles is broadly in line with what one would expect for a vehicle of this age, indicating steady rather than extraordinary use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record to suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests is consistent and linear, which typically points to regular driving rather than the punishing stop-start urban cycle or long high-speed motorway accumulation that tends to accelerate wear on particular components. This pattern of consistent moderate use is mechanically favourable in that it generally avoids the corrosion risks associated with long lay-ups, while still placing predictable wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and braking components, all of which appear in the advisory history. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection items are the braking system, the front suspension, and the engine oil sealing. The front brake discs and pads have been flagged as wearing thin or worn on both 2024 and 2025 tests, and although they passed in 2025, a buyer should expect these to require imminent replacement; on a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding under light braking, and feel for pedal pulsation or vibration through the steering wheel which would indicate disc lipping or runout. The rear brake discs were also noted as pitted and scored in 2024, so any pulsing under harder braking from higher speeds warrants further inspection of the rear calipers and disc condition. On the suspension side, the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was flagged with slight play in 2023, and these Peugeot 508 components are known to deteriorate further with age and mileage; listen for clonking noises over speed bumps or during direction changes, and check for any looseness when the vehicle is rocked by hand at the rear corners. The recurring oil leak advisory, noted in 2023, 2024, and 2026, warrants particular attention even though each instance was deemed not excessive. On inspection, look for fresh oil residue around the engine sump, rocker cover gasket, and any turbo or cam cover seams, and check the underside of the engine and bellhousing for accumulation. On the test drive, monitor the oil pressure warning light behaviour during cold starts and listen for any change in engine note that might suggest worsening sealing. The offside rear body panel damage noted in the latest test should be examined for rust development around the repair area, as bodywork damage on a vehicle of this age can accelerate corrosion if not properly treated. Finally, verify that the nearside and offside front indicator lenses are merely discoloured rather than cracked, and confirm the offside rear inner tyre has been replaced since the 2025 advisory, as edge wear on a 508 typically indicates an underlying alignment or suspension geometry issue that may not have been addressed.