2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · DN60 AAX

This 2010 Peugeot 207 carries a notable curiosity in its MOT history: it has accumulated only three tests over the past five years, with each pass recorded on the exact same date as a prior failure. The most recent entry on 10 June 2025 reflects this pattern again, showing both a pass and a fail recorded on the same day. While the absence of any recorded defects or advisories across all three visits suggests the mechanical condition presented at test has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness threshold, the dual pass/fail pairings indicate that minor items were rectified between immediate retests. This is not unusual on older vehicles where presentation failures such as a single bulb out, an advisory escalated to a fail on inspection, or a tyre just below the legal threshold are corrected on site, but a prospective buyer should request the physical MOT certificates and any advisory sheets to verify what specifically caused each retest. With 71,887 miles spread across 16 years of service, this 207 has averaged roughly 4,493 miles annually, which sits well below the typical mileage for a vehicle of this age. The sparse testing frequency supports the picture of a low-use car, with three tests recorded since 2023 and no tests visible prior to that within the provided record. Such low annual mileage typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components but can introduce separate concerns around standing-related deterioration, including dried suspension seals, brake caliper seizure from infrequent use, and perished rubber components such as coolant hoses and crankcase ventilation lines that age by calendar rather than by distance covered. For a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the braking system given the low usage profile. Cold and intermittently used brake calipers are prone to binding or sticking on first application, which can manifest as a judder under braking, uneven pulling to one side, or a hot wheel after a short drive. Listen for any scraping or grinding on initial movement, and feel for a soft or spongy pedal that might indicate corroded brake pipework, particularly along the underside of the vehicle where road salt exposure is common on a car of this era. The clutch should be tested for smooth take-up, and any hesitation, judder, or smell of burning under load would warrant further investigation of the dual-mass flywheel or clutch friction plate, both known wear items on higher-mileage Peugeots even when annual mileage is modest. The suspension on this 207 should be assessed thoroughly, particularly the front wishbones, anti-roll bar links, and the rear torsion beam bushes which are common failure points on the 207 platform. On the test route, listen for clonks or knocks over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and pay particular attention to any vagueness or wandering from the steering, which can indicate worn lower arm bushes or perished top mounts. Given the gaps in testing, also inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting rubbers and joints, examine the condition of all coolant and vacuum hoses for signs of perishing, and verify that the air conditioning system functions, as prolonged disuse frequently leads to compressor seal failure on vehicles of this age. A pre-purchase inspection on a ramp remains strongly advisable to confirm the structural and underside condition that the MOT record cannot fully reveal.