2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · DU68 FDM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear after years of inactivity. The most recent test in September 2025 at 36,365 miles flagged an advisory for an offside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. While the car passed this test, it indicates the beginning of component degradation that follows a previous failure in August 2024 where a defective front exhaust mounting required immediate attention to pass. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. This low usage suggests limited motorway exposure, but the data reveals potential issues with long periods of standing. Between August 2022 at 16,538 miles and August 2023 at 25,792 miles, the car covered over 9,000 miles, yet the 2022 record already noted perishing and cracking on the rear tyres, a common tell sign of low-mileage vehicles that sit without regular movement to flex rubber. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension closely to determine if the ball joint play has worsened since the September 2025 advisory. The history of tyre failures in 2023, involving both cord exposure and edge wear, suggests the previous owner may have neglected consumable maintenance until forced by an MOT failure. Verify the current condition of all four tyres for cracking and ensure the exhaust mounting remains secure, as the low-mileage nature often leads to rubber components becoming brittle over time despite minimal use.