2011 Peugeot 207 1.4L Diesel · DV11 TYA

The 2011 Peugeot 207 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 February 2025 at 173,135 miles, passed, but only after a failure just three days prior on 16 February 2025 at 173,129 miles. That failure was significant, exposing multiple safety-critical defects: both front constant velocity boots were split or insecure, the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint had play, and the nearside front tyre tread was below the 1.6mm legal minimum. The vehicle also had an exposed offside front tyre ply, a failed offside headlamp aim, and a non-functioning offside stop lamp. The subsequent pass suggests these specific items were addressed, but the pattern of recurring advisories and the nature of the faults indicate a vehicle that has required frequent, reactive maintenance rather than consistent preventative care. The trend is not clearly improving; it shows a cycle of failures and repairs, with some issues, like the nearside anti-roll bar ball joint play, appearing as an advisory in multiple consecutive tests (February 2024 and February 2025), suggesting a component that is worn but not yet critical. The mileage progression is relatively consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 17,721 miles between the February 2023 test at 145,365 miles and the February 2024 test at 163,086 miles, indicating a period of heavier use. The mileage then stabilised, with only a 6-mile increase between the February 2025 failure and pass, and no subsequent tests recorded. As of June 2026, the last MOT is over 15 months old, meaning the vehicle has likely covered further miles without a fresh assessment. The MOT history itself is sparse, with no tests between February 2025 and the present date, leaving a gap in oversight. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the components repeatedly flagged in the MOT history. The suspension and drivetrain demand particular attention: the recurring advisory on the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play and the historical split CV boots suggest potential wear in the front-end geometry and drivetrain protection. Inspect for play in all ball joints, condition of all CV boot gaiters, and the security of the anti-roll bar links. The braking system should be checked for even wear and correct operation, given the historical note of excessive parking brake travel in February 2023. Tyre condition and age should be scrutinised, as the record shows multiple instances of tyres worn to or beyond legal limits. Finally, check for any fresh oil leaks, as a minor but persistent nearside oil leak was noted in the most recent test. The vehicle's structural integrity, particularly around the front subframe and suspension mounting points, should be examined for corrosion, a common issue on models of this age and mileage.