2014 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · BD14 XOV

The 2014 Peugeot Partner presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 15 January 2026 at 49,272 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent test confirms all lighting, braking, suspension, and emissions components met the required standard on that date. The vehicle has not accumulated any mileage since January 2026, meaning it has stood idle for approximately five months at the recorded figure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 4,106 miles per year. Between the January 2023 pass at 31,993 miles and the January 2024 test at 39,901 miles, the vehicle covered 7,908 miles in twelve months, representing the busiest annual period on record. Subsequent use slowed considerably, with only 5,502 miles added between January 2024 and January 2025, and 3,869 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. The complete absence of any mileage increase since the January 2026 test raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and stale fuel if the engine has not been run regularly. The January 2024 test at 39,901 miles flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly on their edges. This combination typically points to a wheel alignment or tracking issue rather than simple neglect, though the defect cleared before the following year's test. The January 2023 failure at 31,993 miles identified an inoperative rear registration plate lamp and an obviously incorrect offside headlamp aim, both of which were rectified ahead of the same-day retest. These were minor electrical and setup faults rather than structural or mechanical concerns. A buyer inspecting the vehicle in person should pay close attention to the condition of the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wheel bearings, given the earlier edge wear on both front tyres. The rear brake components and handbrake linkage deserve particular scrutiny, as light-use commercial vehicles are prone to caliper seizure and cable deterioration when left standing for extended periods. The underbody and sills should be examined for corrosion, especially around mounting points and the exhaust system, as low-mileage vans that have sat unused can develop surface rust that accelerates in the absence of regular heat cycling. The tyres should be checked for date codes and sidewall perishing, as age-related degradation is a greater risk than tread wear on a vehicle of this profile.