2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · DX16 LDV

The 2016 Peugeot 208 currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standard, having passed the April 28 2026 MOT at 62,897 miles, despite a failure recorded on the same day at 62,898 miles. The maintenance trend over the past five years is mixed: multiple failures in 2020 and 2024 concerning brakes, tyres and drive‑shaft boots were followed by a clean pass in 2025 and a recent pass in 2026, indicating that previous owners have addressed many issues but recurring wear on consumables persists. Mileage accumulation shows a typical but uneven pattern for a ten‑year‑old vehicle. From 2020 (39,686 mi) to 2021 (40,717 mi) only 1,031 mi were recorded, yet the jump to 44,778 mi by May 2022 represents a 4,061 mi increase in a single year, and the rise to 62,898 mi by April 2026 adds another 5,041 mi in the following year, suggesting periods of intensified use interspersed with relatively low‑kilometre intervals. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension arm pins and bushes, which have repeatedly been noted as worn but not causing excessive movement; the front brake discs and pads, which have shown progressive wear and pitting across several tests; the constant‑velocity joints and their boots, which have deteriorated on both sides; tyre tread depth and condition, especially the near‑side front tyre that has repeatedly approached or breached the legal limit; and the condition of the exhaust brackets and registration‑plate lamps, which have been flagged as broken or inoperative on multiple occasions. Although the latest MOT confirms roadworthiness, the documented history of brake wear, tyre degradation, suspension component fatigue and structural fastener failures indicates that a thorough physical inspection is essential to verify that these items have been properly repaired or replaced, and to assess any hidden corrosion or structural damage that could affect long‑term durability.