2019 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · EX69 LKC

The 2019 Peugeot 208 presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 5 September 2025 at 88,034 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a failure just weeks earlier in July 2024 at 76,923 miles, where the tester flagged a misaimed nearside headlamp, a non-functioning dipped beam, an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, and a rear seat backrest that could not be secured upright. All four defects were evidently rectified before the September 2024 pass, and the subsequent 2025 test confirms the fixes held. The overall trend is therefore one of improvement, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the record. The vehicle has covered 88,034 miles over roughly seven years, averaging approximately 12,576 miles per year, which is on the higher side for a supermini of this age. The annual mileage has been fairly consistent, climbing from 54,793 miles in October 2022 to 66,672 miles by August 2023, then to 76,946 miles by September 2024, and finally to 88,034 miles by September 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the odometer record, suggesting regular and sustained use rather than long periods of inactivity. The MOT history itself is well documented with annual tests, so there is no evidence of lapsed coverage. A buyer should still inspect several areas in person. The repeated tyre advisories in 2022 and 2023, covering worn tread, perished sidewalls, and cracking on both the nearside front and rear, suggest the previous owner may have deferred basic consumable replacements. Check all four tyres carefully for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and remaining tread depth, and confirm whether the locking ring on the offside rear seat backrest operates correctly, given the 2024 failure on that mechanism. The headlamp aim and dipped beam fault from July 2024 also warrants a quick functional check of all exterior lighting, including the registration plate lamps, to verify the repairs were not superficial. Beyond the MOT record, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, is advisable given the mileage accumulation. The braking system and suspension bushes should be examined for wear consistent with a car that has covered nearly 90,000 miles, even though no brake or suspension defects have appeared on the MOT.