2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · DA10 TVT

The 2010 Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 26 July 2024 at 126,442 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows two consecutive days of testing in July 2024 where the car failed on 25 July then passed on 26 July at identical mileage, with no defects listed on either entry. This pattern suggests a paperwork or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, but the buyer should confirm the exact reason with the test station. Mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 16 year old vehicle. The record shows 109,358 miles in November 2022, rising to 114,685 miles by October 2023 and 114,760 miles at the 1 November 2023 pass, then 126,442 miles by July 2024. That equates to roughly 7,900 miles per year overall, with a slight acceleration to around 11,700 miles in the nine months to mid 2024. The DVSA data contains no advisories across any test, which is unusual for a car of this age and may reflect minimal scrutiny or genuine condition. Given the absence of recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the MOT alone offers no red flags on structural integrity or mechanical wear. A clean sheet at 126,000 miles on a 2010 hatchback is atypical and warrants a physical inspection of common Peugeot 308 weak points. The buyer should examine the front subframe and sills for rust, check rear suspension trailing arm bearings for wear, and verify the condition of brake calipers and exhaust emissions at the current mileage. The repeated same mileage failure and pass in July 2024 points to a possible V5 or documentation issue rather than owner neglect of consumables. No tyre, wiper, or binding caliper faults appear in the chain, so previous keepers likely addressed minor items outside the test. A pre purchase inspection remains sensible given the sparse advisory history on a high mile older car.