2014 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · FD63 VGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the 18 March 2026 test at 36 117 miles, although the tester flagged a light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorbers (5.3.2(b)). The immediate preceding test on 17 March 2026 failed at 36 113 miles, citing multiple tyre defects and the same shock‑absorber oil mist, indicating that the issues were identified and rectified within a single day. The pattern of failures in early 2023 (rear coil‑spring corrosion and a damaged rear tyre) has not reappeared, suggesting the recent maintenance cycle addressed those concerns, yet the recurrence of tyre wear points to a lapse in routine tyre rotation or pressure monitoring. Mileage accumulation remains low for a twelve‑year‑old vehicle, averaging roughly 3 010 miles per year. The most recent MOTs are clustered within a 24‑hour window, with only a four‑mile increase between the failed and passed tests, highlighting minimal usage. Earlier intervals show modest gains: from 30 598 miles on 3 January 2025 to 31 596 miles on 31 March 2025 (a 998‑mile rise over two months), and from 26 849 miles on 25 January 2024 to 30 598 miles on 3 January 2025 (3 749 miles in ten months). The data reflects consistent low‑mileage operation rather than rapid wear. A prospective buyer should inspect the nearside front shock absorber for oil leakage, examine both rear coil springs for corrosion (5.3.1(b)(i)), and assess tyre condition thoroughly, looking for tread depth close to the legal limit, edge wear, cuts reaching the ply, and cracking or perishing. The rear fog lamp should be tested for operation, and the rear suspension bushes inspected for wear. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for binding or uneven wear, even though no brake defects appear in the record. Finally, a visual check for rust on the rear suspension mounting points and any exhaust‑system corrosion will provide a clearer picture of long‑term durability.