2010 PEUGEOT 2071.6L Petrol

The most recent MOT record for this 2010 Peugeot 207 shows a failure on 26 July 2023 at 91,439 miles, yet the defect list is blank. This is an anomaly; a failure without recorded defects suggests a data entry issue or a test that was aborted, leaving the car's true roadworthiness status unclear at that point. The preceding test on 28 June 2022 was a pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle was in sound mechanical and structural condition at that time. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable based on the clean passes from 2020 through 2022, but the incomplete 2023 failure introduces uncertainty that a buyer must resolve. The mileage pattern shows extremely light use. The car covered only 1,408 miles between the May 2020 test at 88,031 miles and the July 2023 test at 91,439 miles, averaging roughly 440 miles per year. This is well below the already low historical average of 5,715 miles per year. Such a dramatic drop in usage raises the risk of issues from prolonged standing: seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, corroded brake discs, and degraded tyres. The 174-mile gap between the 2022 failure and the immediate retest the next day is consistent with a minor rectification, but the lack of recorded defects prevents a definitive assessment. Given the sparse failure data and the very low recent mileage, a prospective buyer should prioritise a hands-on inspection of the braking system for binding calipers and uneven disc wear, as these are common on cars that sit unused. The suspension should be checked for deteriorated rubber bushes and corroded coil springs, particularly at the front. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion advisories, a 16-year-old car warrants a close look at sills, wheel arches, and the underside for any hidden rust. A professional pre-purchase inspection is strongly advised to clarify the 2023 failure and confirm the car's current roadworthiness.