2016 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · AP16 YJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 60,198 miles followed a failure just 14 miles prior due to an inoperative registration lamp, a perished suspension bushing dust cover, and multiple tyre defects. While the vehicle passed the re-test, the recurring nature of lighting and tyre-related issues suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. This pattern indicates an ownership style where essential maintenance is deferred until the annual inspection mandates repairs. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 18,182 miles in 2019 to 60,198 miles in 2026. There is a notable gap in usage between May 2020 and 2021, where the car covered only 5,086 miles. This low annual mileage explains the persistent issues with perishing rubber components, such as the tyres and suspension bushes, which suffer from age and oxidation rather than mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and suspension geometry. Between 2021 and 2023, the tester consistently flagged thin brake pads and scored or pitted discs across all four arches, indicating a history of neglected friction materials. The nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover failure in 2026 and the previous worn arm bush in 2021 necessitate a thorough check for play in the suspension joints. Given the repeated reports of cracking and perishing rear tyres, the current rubber components are likely nearing the end of their structural life regardless of remaining tread depth.