2017 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · DA67 KUS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 26,440 miles showed a pass despite a defective central front exhaust mounting. While the vehicle has passed annually, the previous year in 2024 noted that engine bay covers and undertrays were obscuring testable components, which may have hindered a thorough inspection of the chassis and engine during that period. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old car, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the progression from 16,641 miles in November 2022 to 26,440 miles in late 2025. However, such low mileage often correlates with rubber degradation rather than mechanical wear. The record confirms this, as the vehicle suffered multiple failures regarding tyre perishing and structural damage across multiple axles, suggesting the car has sat for long periods allowing the rubber compounds to dry out. A buyer must inspect the tyre condition closely, as the November 2023 failure at 20,175 miles was severe, involving exposed cords and structural tears on three tyres. Even with sufficient tread depth, the age of the rubber likely makes them prone to sidewall cracking. The physical inspection should also verify the exhaust mounting mentioned in the 2025 report to ensure the defect has been properly secured. Given the previous issue with obscured components in 2024, a manual check for fluid leaks or early corrosion on the undercarriage is necessary to ensure no hidden issues exist beneath the plastic undertrays.