2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · BD13 CHO

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 8 May 2026 at 65,407 miles passing despite several mechanical advisories. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving, as the same categories of wear reappear across consecutive tests. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in May 2026, a condition first noted in the May 2025 test at 62,574 miles, indicating progressive degradation rather than a fresh failure. Front brake linings were also recorded as wearing thin in the latest test, suggesting consumable wear is now reaching replacement thresholds. Suspension wear is a recurring theme, with both front Macpherson strut bushes and rear suspension arm bushes flagged as worn in May 2026, though not yet causing excessive movement. The tester also noted a damaged offside front mirror casing, a cosmetic but MOT-notifiable item. Overall, the car remains roadworthy, but the accumulation of minor wear items points to a vehicle that is being maintained reactively rather than proactively. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2013 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,031 miles per year over thirteen years. Between the January 2023 test at 49,582 miles and the January 2024 test at 55,067 miles, the car covered 5,485 miles in twelve months, a modest but consistent increase. The gap between January 2024 and May 2026 is more pronounced, with only 10,340 miles added over approximately twenty-eight months, equating to roughly 369 miles per month. This suggests the vehicle has seen lighter use or prolonged periods of standing in the last two years, which can accelerate deterioration of rubber components, brake surfaces, and tyre age even when mileage remains low. The sparse MOT history, with only five recorded tests over roughly three and a half years, limits the ability to track long-term wear trends in finer detail. A buyer should inspect the front braking system closely, as the repeated advisories on worn and pitted discs and thin linings indicate the assembly is approaching or at the end of its service life. Request evidence of any recent brake component replacement, or budget for immediate renewal of discs and pads. The worn Macpherson strut and suspension arm bushes, flagged in the May 2026 test, warrant a physical check for play, clunking over uneven surfaces, and uneven tyre wear, as aged bushes affect steering precision and ride quality. Given the low recent mileage and potential for long stationary periods, tyre sidewall condition and date codes should be examined for perishing, even if tread depth appears adequate. The damaged offside mirror casing is a minor item but should be verified as secure and functional. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, as low-use vehicles can still suffer from rust in subframes, sills, and brake lines, particularly around the rear where the only historical failure occurred for a stop lamp in January 2023.