2014 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · FH63 CYS

The Peugeot 208 presents a current roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 11 July 2025 at 176,736 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, as the vehicle cleared its latest test without advisories or faults. However, the record shows a failed test on the same date and mileage before the pass, with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical failure. This pattern repeats from 27 June 2024, when the car failed then passed on the same day at 155,247 miles with no faults noted. At roughly 12 years old, the car has covered 176,736 miles, equating to about 14,728 miles per year, which is high for a 2014 supermini and points to sustained commuter or fleet-style use. Mileage moved from 149,753 at the July 2023 test to 155,247 by June 2024, then jumped 21,489 miles to the July 2025 test. The sparse three-year history with clean passes and no advisories suggests basic statutory testing was kept current, but the twin fail-pass entries on both recent dates imply the seller or tester corrected non-mechanical issues like documentation or lighting function at the bay. A buyer should still inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs in person, as high annual mileage of this order wears these components even when MOTs show no advisories. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, yet the 2024 and 2025 same-day fail-pass cycles mean the car may have entered the test with minor consumable defects cleared before re-check. Verify the front tyre tread depth and rear caliper freedom given the accumulated 176,736 miles. Given the clean defect record across all listed tests, the Peugeot shows no worsening mechanical trend. The repeated fail-then-pass on identical dates and mileages warrants a check of the V5C and test certificates to confirm the rejects were administrative. Overall, the vehicle reads as structurally sound but heavily used, demanding a pre-purchase check of drivetrain noise and exhaust emissions at temperature.