2011 PEUGEOT 2071.6L Diesel

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently failing due to a persistent pattern of structural corrosion and mechanical wear detected in the most recent test conducted on 2025-06-04 at 110,158 miles. The most recent PASSED MOT on 2025-06-04 revealed specific failures such as a fractured offside front coil spring, a bulge in the offside rear tyre, and a tear in the nearside rear tyre, all of which indicate that the tyre wear is approaching the legal limit and that the vehicle's structural integrity is compromised. This deterioration has been consistent across multiple years, with the most recent test on 2024-06-19 confirming that the same structural issues persist, suggesting a lack of proactive maintenance that has allowed these problems to accumulate and worsen. Mileage analysis indicates that the vehicle has maintained a consistent annual mileage of approximately 7,344 miles, which aligns with its 2011 age and suggests that the accumulation of wear is not driven by heavy usage or long periods of inactivity. However, the data reveals significant gaps in the maintenance record, particularly the failure to address the structural faults identified in the 2024-06-19 test. The absence of a PASSED MOT for the 2024-06-19 test, combined with the presence of multiple failed tests in the same period, implies that the owner likely skipped routine inspections or did not perform a full MOT as required, allowing the corrosion and wear to reach critical levels. Given the recurring faults including corroded suspension components, fractured springs, and worn tyres, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to identify the extent of the corrosion and assess the structural rigidity of the chassis. The presence of a bulge in the offside rear tyre and a tear in the nearside rear tyre indicates that the tyre structure has been compromised, which may lead to a sudden loss of stability if the vehicle is driven in adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the failed MOT on 2024-06-19 for the front exhaust mounting and the rear exhaust mounting, along with the failure of the offside front coil spring, suggests that the mechanical integrity of the drivetrain and exhaust system is at risk. The lack of a recent PASSED MOT for the 2024-06-19 test confirms that the owner has not addressed these structural risks, making the vehicle's safety compromised and the roadworthiness status failing for the foreseeable future.