2020 Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S Auto 1.2L Petrol · DG20 VNB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline regarding consumable upkeep. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 31,784 miles, the tester identified multiple tyre-related defects that were absent in previous years. This represents a worsening trend from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that basic preventative maintenance on rubber components has been neglected as the vehicle has aged. The mileage profile is consistently low for a six-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression from 23,072 miles in April 2023 to 31,784 miles in March 2026. This low-usage pattern typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension, yet the specific faults in the 2026 test, such as rubber cracking and perishing tyres, indicate that the car may have sat for long periods or been exposed to environmental degradation. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the tyres, as the 2026 record flagged significant cracking and uneven wear at 2.4mm on the offside front. The recurring reports of cuts on the sidewalls across 2025 and 2026 suggest rough use or poor attention to curbs. Additionally, the surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc lip noted in the latest test is a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles where brakes are not used enough to clear surface rust, but it requires monitoring to ensure the disc is not binding or pitting excessively.