2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · AX62 FGG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 61,880 miles identified worn suspension arm bushes on both front sides and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While the car passed, these issues, combined with previous failures in 2024 and 2025, suggest that rubber components and lighting are beginning to degrade due to age and are only addressed once they approach failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,760 miles per year. The vehicle remained largely static between 2016 and 2020, covering only about 2,000 miles in four years. However, there is a marked increase in usage after 2020, with the car covering over 50,000 miles in the subsequent six years. This transition from long storage to regular use has likely accelerated age-related wear, as evidenced by the recurring reports of perished tyres and corroded components in later records. A buyer must inspect the exhaust system and suspension thoroughly, as the exhaust mounting has been flagged for corrosion and defective securing since 2023. The front suspension arm bushes noted in the 2026 test will likely require replacement soon to prevent steering vagueness or uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the consistent history of perished and cracked sidewalls between 2022 and 2025 indicates that the vehicle has sat for long periods, causing the rubber compounds to dry out despite low tread depth. The front brake discs, which were noted as pitted in 2022, should be checked for surface integrity to ensure they have not reached minimum minimum thickness.