2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · FE68 GFA

The 2018 Peugeot 208 currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 13 March 2026 at 26,486 miles, and the overall maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than systematically worsening. The most recent test identified minor front brake wear, with pads wearing thin and a front disc described as worn but not excessively, both of which are routine consumable items on a small hatchback of this age. The vehicle passed a full inspection in April 2025 with zero defects, and the only earlier failure of note occurred in April 2025 when the ABS and ESC warning lamps were flagged alongside a defective front exhaust mounting, all of which were evidently rectified before the subsequent pass. No corrosion, structural integrity concerns, or suspension defects have been recorded across the available history. The mileage profile is notably low. At approximately 3,311 miles per year over eight years, this is well below the UK average and suggests predominantly short urban journeys or extended periods of limited use. The record shows a gap of roughly 3,494 miles between March 2024 at 19,226 miles and April 2025 at 22,992 miles, followed by a further 3,494 miles added by March 2026, indicating a consistent but modest annual uptick in usage over the last two years. The MOT entries themselves are reasonably well spaced, with tests conducted annually around the March to April window, and no significant mileage anomalies or long undocumented gaps that would raise concern. A buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the clean recent record. The recurring appearance of front brake disc and pad wear across multiple tests suggests the front braking system is being worked harder than typical for such low mileage, possibly reflecting urban stop-start driving habits. Check the condition of both front discs for lipping and scoring, and verify pad thickness against the manufacturer's minimum specification. The April 2025 ABS and ESC fault, while resolved, warrants a scan of the ABS control module for stored fault codes and a check of wheel speed sensor wiring and reluctor rings for intermittent damage. The defective front exhaust mounting flagged in the same test should be visually inspected for perishing or detachment, along with the full exhaust system for corrosion at joints and hangers. Given the low annual mileage, also inspect tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and suspension bushes for deterioration caused by prolonged standing rather than wear from use.