2018 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · FE68 GFU

The most recent test on 2025-08-08 at 28,064 miles resulted in a pass, but the advisory flags point to a vehicle that has seen very light use rather than attentive preventative care. Front brake pads were wearing thin and both front discs were worn, pitted or scored at that test, while both rear tyres showed cracking or perishing. These are not catastrophic failures, yet the combination of degraded braking components and aged rubber suggests routine consumable replacement has been deferred. The maintenance trend is neither clearly improving nor worsening; it reflects a pattern of minimum-effort compliance rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage profile reinforces that interpretation. Between 2021-09-01 at 8,209 miles and 2024-08-06 at 15,056 miles, the car covered just 6,847 miles across three full years, averaging under 2,300 miles annually. Then in the following twelve months it added another 13,008 miles, jumping from 15,056 to 28,064 by August 2025. That sudden step change is notable. Long periods of low annual mileage can accelerate tyre age-related deterioration and cause brake disc corrosion from underuse, which aligns with the pitted and scored front discs and perishing rear rubber flagged in the latest test. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The front discs were already worn, pitted or scored at the most recent test, so check for lipping, thickness variation, and hot-spot discolouration that could indicate uneven pad transfer or binding calipers. Rear tyre cracking or perishing was advisory at 28,064 miles, meaning sidewall integrity is already a concern; confirm the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, and budget for a full replacement set if the rubber is more than four years old regardless of remaining tread. With mileage this low, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers may look pristine but can still be perished from age rather than wear, so bounce-test the corners and inspect for dry perishing on rubber mountings. Corrosion inspection matters too. A car standing for extended periods can develop surface rust on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points that a quick visual check will miss. Get it on a ramp and probe the underside, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system. The sudden mileage increase in the last year also raises a question about how the car was driven during that period; check for clutch slip under load and listen for timing chain rattle on cold start, as low annual use followed by heavier demand can expose deferred mechanical issues that a pass certificate alone will not reveal.