2014 Peugeot 208 1.0L Petrol · EY14 HLC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed the test in February 2026 at 103,976 miles, it failed just three days prior with multiple mechanical and emission defects. The most recent failure revealed significant issues with the exhaust system, including a major flexi leak, insecure mounting, and a defective rear mount. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they caused a test failure, rather than replacing wear components during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. There is a notable jump of 12,000 miles between January 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 10,000 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which typically leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals, as evidenced by the perished tyre and oil leaks noted in the latest records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front engine bay, as a front oil leak was flagged in the February 2026 test and remains present. The recurring exhaust failures and high lambda readings in 2025 and 2026 suggest potential issues with the catalytic converter or oxygen sensors that require monitoring. Particular attention should also be paid to the front anti-roll bar joints, which showed signs of severe deterioration in 2024, and the front brake discs which were noted as worn in the most recent inspection.