2012 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · CV12 KJO

The 2012 Peugeot 308 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 23 January 2026 at 106,471 miles. The tester recorded zero defects during the most recent inspection, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. A minor anomaly appears in the 2023 record where a failure on 27 January at 83,762 miles shows no recorded defects, followed immediately by a pass on the same date, suggesting a rectified issue or a data recording discrepancy that has since been resolved. The absence of any advisories or failures in the subsequent three years demonstrates consistent upkeep. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with typical usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,605 miles annually. The progression between tests remains highly consistent, moving from 83,762 miles in January 2023 to 91,636 miles in January 2024, then 99,475 miles in January 2025, and finally 106,471 miles in January 2026. This steady increment of approximately 7,500 to 8,000 miles per year indicates regular, sustained use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage runs, which reduces the risk of deterioration caused by fuel system issues or flat-spotted tyres. Despite the pristine MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential due to the vehicle's age and the limitations of the MOT test. The tester flagged no structural corrosion or suspension wear in recent years, yet a fourteen-year-old Peugeot 308 requires close scrutiny of its suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for age-related deterioration. Examine the brake discs and calipers for signs of corrosion or binding, particularly if the car sees short trips. Check the exhaust system for corrosion and the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as consumables degrade over time regardless of tread depth. The clean record implies a diligent previous owner, but verifying the structural integrity underneath and the condition of perishable rubber components will confirm whether this maintenance standard continues today.