2016 Peugeot 508 2.0L Diesel · CF16 DKA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 24 January 2022 at 106,634 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This suggests that the previous owners maintained the car to a standard that met all DVSA safety requirements without immediate mechanical or structural failures being flagged during the recorded inspection periods. The mileage pattern aligns with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between May 2019 and July 2020, the car covered 10,867 miles, followed by an increase of 12,145 miles between July 2020 and January 2022. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing stationary. However, there is a significant gap of over four years since the last recorded MOT test, meaning the current state of rubber components, fluids, and structural integrity is not verified by recent official data. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear components common to vehicles over 100,000 miles. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these often degrade at this mileage. Since the last test was in 2022, it is vital to check for corrosion on the brake discs and to test the calipers for any binding or uneven wear. Checking the exhaust system for deep-seated rust is also necessary to ensure no structural weakness has developed since the last official inspection.