2012 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · DS02 GAL

The 2012 Peugeot 508 holds a current MOT issued on 1 May 2026 at 130,935 miles, but the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable one. The car failed its 30 April 2026 test on a fractured nearside rear coil spring, oil leaks, and corroded underside components before passing the following day with advisories for oil leaks, a damaged offside front outer sill, and general corrosion across suspension components, the exhaust, and sills. That pattern of failing and passing within 24 hours on the same mileage suggests only the most urgent item was addressed, while corrosion and fluid leaks were left to persist. The 2025 test also shows a similar cycle, with a failed attempt on 6 May for door mechanism faults and lighting issues followed by a pass on 7 May at 124,391 miles, again carrying advisories for exhaust and gearbox oil leaks plus worn rear tyres. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a 14-year-old car, averaging roughly 9,352 miles per year. Between the May 2025 test at 124,391 miles and the May 2026 test at 130,935 miles, the car covered approximately 6,544 miles in 12 months, which is slightly below the long-term average and may indicate reduced recent use. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, though the sparse testing history, with only two test events in the last two years, limits how confidently wear rates can be assessed. A buyer should treat the underside corrosion flagged in the most recent test as a primary concern. General corrosion on suspension components, the exhaust, and sills on a 14-year-old vehicle points to long-term exposure without adequate underbody protection, and the damaged offside front outer sill raises questions about structural integrity in that area. The fractured nearside rear coil spring that caused the April 2026 failure is a serious suspension defect, and its replacement should be verified in person along with the condition of the opposite-side spring and dampers. Oil leaks noted at the gearbox or driveshaft seal in 2025 and again as an advisory in 2026 suggest a persistent fluid loss issue that warrants a thorough inspection of the gearbox, driveshaft seals, and engine oil system. Brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2024, so disc and pad condition should be checked, particularly given the relatively low recent mileage that may indicate short-trip use promoting corrosion rather than even wear. Tyre wear patterns noted on the rear axle in 2025, worn on the edge, hint at possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may still be present.