2019 Peugeot 508 1.6L Petrol · EG19 YKC

This 2019 Peugeot 508 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture heading into its latest test. The June 2025 pass at 39,339 miles shows the car has moved from a cluster of brake and tyre defects in mid-2023 to a much cleaner bill of health, with only both front tyres worn close to the legal limit flagged. That shift from a 2023 failure to a 2025 pass with minimal advisories suggests the previous owner addressed the braking system and tyre condition rather than letting faults linger. The mileage profile is unusually low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,620 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 14,447 miles and June 2023 at 23,270 miles the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in twelve months, but the following year saw a sharp drop to just under 9,000 miles total by June 2025. That pattern points to a period of heavier use followed by lighter, possibly local, running. Low annual mileage can mask infrequent servicing, so a buyer should verify oil and coolant change intervals rather than relying on distance-based assumptions. The 2023 failure is the key technical reference point. The tester flagged all four brake pads worn thin, rear pads below 1.5mm, and both rear discs worn, pitted or scored. Combined with a nail in the nearside rear tyre and perishing on both rear tyres, the car was clearly neglected on basic safety items at that point. The subsequent 2024 and 2025 clean passes indicate the braking system was overhauled and the tyres replaced, but a buyer should still inspect the rear calipers for binding and check disc thickness across all corners, as recurring rear brake faults on this model can point to sticking slides or handbrake mechanisms. The tyre wear pattern also warrants attention. The 2025 advisory for both front tyres worn on the edge suggests possible tracking misalignment or aggressive cornering since the last test. A physical inspection should include a four-wheel alignment check and close examination of the inner sidewalls and suspension bushes, particularly the front lower arms and rear trailing arms, which wear faster on low-mileage cars subjected to speed bumps and poor surfaces rather than steady motorway use.