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PEUGEOT 2082014 · 1.0L Petrol

SA14 DFN

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2014 PEUGEOT 208? It's a Petrol with a 1000cc engine showing 39,132 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
1000cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on May 29, 2025, 39,132 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where the owner addresses safety-critical failures only after they fail an test. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the previous history indicates that essential components like tyres and brake discs are allowed to run until the point of legal or mechanical failure rather than being replaced based on a preventative service schedule. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 39,132 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,260 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with only 2,732 miles covered between June 2024 and May 2025, and a similar interval in the preceding year. This low mileage often masks mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine but increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, suspension bushes, and fluid seals, which can perish through oxidation and dry rotting regardless of distance driven. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the June 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged uneven tyre wear and low tread depth. This suggests a potential misalignment or worn ball joints that have not been rectified. The 2024 failure for significantly worn front brake discs indicates that the braking system may have suffered from corrosion or neglect due to long standing periods. Given the recent failure for a structural tyre tear on the offside rear, a thorough visual check of all remaining tyres for sidewall cracking is required to ensure the low mileage hasn't led to hidden rubber degradation.

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43
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on May 29, 2025, 39,132 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where the owner addresses safety-critical failures only after they fail an test. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the previous history indicates that essential components like tyres and brake discs are allowed to run until the point of legal or mechanical failure rather than being replaced based on a preventative service schedule. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 39,132 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,260 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with only 2,732 miles covered between June 2024 and May 2025, and a similar interval in the preceding year. This low mileage often masks mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine but increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, suspension bushes, and fluid seals, which can perish through oxidation and dry rotting regardless of distance driven. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the June 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged uneven tyre wear and low tread depth. This suggests a potential misalignment or worn ball joints that have not been rectified. The 2024 failure for significantly worn front brake discs indicates that the braking system may have suffered from corrosion or neglect due to long standing periods. Given the recent failure for a structural tyre tear on the offside rear, a thorough visual check of all remaining tyres for sidewall cracking is required to ensure the low mileage hasn't led to hidden rubber degradation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2014 Peugeot 208 (SA14 DFN), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2023 to May 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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