PEUGEOT 2072012 · 1.4L PETROL

The Peugeot 207 passed its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 122,933 miles, yet the same-day initial test failed on a non-working offside rear stop lamp and a split offside front CV boot before rectification. The maintenance trend is worsening. Recurring corrosion on rear coil springs, a persistent offside front track rod end dust cover fault, and an ongoing minor oil leak show that structural and steering-component care has been deferred across multiple cycles rather than resolved. Recorded mileage tells a confused ownership story. The December 2023 pass at 111,579 miles implies light use, but the January 2025 failure at 185,529 miles and pass at 185,787 miles show roughly 74,000 miles added in thirteen months, an unsustainable annual rate for a 2012 supermini. The January 2026 record then drops to 122,933 miles, a figure lower than 2025 by 62,854; this suggests a replacement odometer, clocking, or a data-entry error that a buyer must verify against service history before purchase. The advisories and defects point to specific mechanical checks. Rear coil springs show corrosion on both sides by January 2026 after a near-side fault in 2025; the buyer should inspect spring seats and turrets for structural rust. The offside front CV boot split in both 2025 and 2026, and the track rod end dust cover has deteriorated across three tests, so steering articulation and gaiters need physical examination for dirt ingress and play. Brake wear is a secondary concern. The 2025 tests flagged worn front discs, thin inner pads, and a missing pedal anti-slip, while the 2026 pass still notes an oil leak and corroded springs. A pre-purchase inspection should confirm the stop lamp repair, check the CV joint and track rod for damage, and assess the engine sump and gearbox for the recorded seepage.