2015 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · DL65 SYT

The 2015 Peugeot 208 presents a stable mechanical condition overall, though a recurring fault pattern emerges in the lighting system. The most recent test on 2026-02-20 at 79,685 miles passed with zero defects, confirming the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards. However, the maintenance trend reveals a persistent issue with headlamp alignment. The tester flagged the nearside front headlamp aim as too far to the left during the February 2026 inspection, mirroring a previous failure on the offside front headlamp aim being too low in February 2025. This alternating failure pattern suggests repeated disturbance to the lighting units, likely from front-end impacts or careless bulb replacements, rather than a simple one-off adjustment error. Accumulating 79,685 miles over eleven years equates to a low annual average of roughly 7,244 miles, reflecting light usage. The mileage progression shows consistent but minimal accumulation, with 1,900 miles covered between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests, and 2,750 miles between March 2024 and February 2025. Such low mileage often indicates prolonged periods of standing, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, moisture ingress in brake fluid, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension components despite passing the MOT. The otherwise sparse defect history suggests the previous owner maintained basic consumables adequately, though the low mileage warrants a close inspection of perishable rubber components. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the front end for evidence of collision damage or poor repair, given the recurring headlamp aim failures. Check the headlamp units for cracked lenses, moisture ingress, or aftermarket bulb installations that might explain the repeated alignment rejections. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering components for wear typical of a vehicle that spends extended periods stationary; seized drop links or perished anti-roll bar bushes are common on low-mileage urban runabouts. Finally, assess the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion and measure tyre tread depth carefully, as low-use vehicles often suffer from degraded rubber and uneven wear long before the tread wears legally thin.