PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE2014 · 1.0L PETROL

The 2014 Peugeot 208 Active presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend across its entire MOT history. The most recent test on 21 April 2026 at 60,806 miles passed with zero defects, mirroring the outcome of every single preceding annual test back to 2022. This unbroken five-year run of first-time passes with no advisories or failures indicates a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order, with no emerging or recurring faults flagged by any tester during that period. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. The car has covered roughly 12,281 miles over the last four years, averaging approximately 3,070 miles per year, which is well below the typical annual figure for a vehicle of this age. The increments between tests are consistent: 1,499 miles between April 2025 and April 2026, 1,856 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and 2,675 miles between April 2023 and April 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use, though the low annual distance means the car has likely spent extended periods stationary. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on components that low-mileage, short-trip use can quietly degrade. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers can perish from age and standing rather than mileage, so check for cracking, oil misting on dampers, and uneven tyre wear that would point to worn bushes or misalignment. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as short journeys prevent underbody components from fully drying and accelerate rust formation. Examine the condition of the brake discs and pads, since infrequent use can lead to surface corrosion on discs and binding calipers, even when the car passes its MOT without advisories. The tyres deserve close attention given the low annual mileage. Original or aged tyres may present adequate tread depth but could be approaching or beyond their recommended service life due to perishing and sidewall cracking. Verify the date codes on all four tyres and the spare if fitted. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for condition, as stop-start urban running can cause moisture accumulation and internal corrosion within the silencer and DPF-equipped systems common to this model. A test drive at varied speeds, including a steady motorway run, will reveal any drivetrain vibration, gearbox hesitation, or steering pull that a low-mileage MOT test cycle may not expose.