PEUGEOT 30082012 · 1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable and positive roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted in January 2026 at 69,376 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. Following a brief failure in early 2024, the vehicle has passed three consecutive annual inspections without advisories, suggesting that any previous mechanical issues were rectified and that the current maintenance standard is consistent. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 14,420 miles, maintaining a steady rate of use rather than long periods of storage-related neglect. This low usage typically implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. However, low mileage over long periods can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown which are not captured by the MOT alone. While the record is clean of recurring faults, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of components susceptible to age and low-use patterns. Check the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for perish cracking, as the vehicle has not been driven enough to keep these materials supple. Given the age of the Peugeot, verify the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting which can occur when a car sits stationary. Additionally, inspect the chassis for structural rust to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying environmental damage over the last decade.