2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · MR02 ABB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 78,170 miles resulted in a failure due to a major exhaust leak, split CV boots on both front drive shafts, and a nearside rear tyre. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of mechanical failures suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced to do so by the MOT tester. At 78,170 miles, this 16-year-old Peugeot has covered an average of approximately 4,900 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mileage-related wear. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered only 4,230 miles, yet it suffered multiple failures including seriously weakened brake discs and a failed washer pump. This pattern indicates the vehicle may sit for long periods or be used for short distances, masking developing mechanical issues. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain, as the CV boots have failed repeatedly in consecutive years. Split boots allow grease to escape and grit to enter, which inevitably leads to premature drive joint failure. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, moving from merely pitted discs in 2024 to seriously weakened components by 2025. You should verify the current thickness of the front discs and check for signs of heavy corrosion on the caliper sliders. The tyres represent another consistent point of failure, with multiple sets flagged as reaching the legal limit in 2025 and 2026. The 2026 failure for perishing on the nearside rear tyre is a classic symptom of low-mileage use where rubber dries out. Inspect the exhaust system thoroughly to ensure the major leak identified in January 2026 has been properly replaced rather than simply patched, as exhaust systems on this model are prone to structural rust over time.