2013 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · AJ13 AEA

The 2013 Peugeot 208 holds a current MOT pass dated 12 February 2025 at 136,756 miles, yet this followed a failure on the same day at 136,754 miles for a fractured offside front coil spring and a split near-side front constant velocity boot. The underlying maintenance trend is deteriorating, moving from a clean test in January 2023 to borderline tyre wear and engine warning faults in February 2024, then to critical suspension and drivetrain defects in 2025. Immediate rectification indicates reactive ownership rather than scheduled preventative care. Recorded mileages show 111,522 miles on 26 January 2023, rising to 127,912 miles by 2 February 2024, a 16,390-mile accumulation in twelve months that exceeds the vehicle’s long-term average of roughly 10,500 miles per year. The following year saw only 8,842 miles added by February 2025, dropping below typical use. With just three test entries across the final two years of the record, the history is sparse but reveals a high-mileage phase followed by a quieter period before sale. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension coil springs for fatigue or further fractures, and examine both front CV boots and joint condition for contamination after the earlier split. The repeated edge wear on offside front and both rear tyres in 2024 points to possible wheel alignment deviation or worn suspension bushes; a geometry check is warranted. The engine malfunction indicator lamp failure suggests latent emissions or sensor faults, so a diagnostic scan must be performed. Stop lamp function and overall electrical integrity need verification. Despite no corrosion or structural advisories in the supplied records, the vehicle’s thirteen-year age and 136,000-mile service life mean brake discs, calipers, and underbody integrity should be assessed for wear and rust. The pattern of failing on consumable items like tyres alongside serious mechanical faults implies previous owners deferred basic upkeep until forced by test limits.