2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · FJ16 HJY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2025-07-25 at 38,610 miles, but the trend shows a gradual deterioration in tyre condition and recurring brake disc concerns. The 2025 test recorded advisory items on both rear tyres — offside rear showing cracking or perishing, nearside front worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear — echoing similar findings in 2022 and 2023. While no major failures have occurred since 2022, the persistence of tyre advisories across three consecutive tests indicates progressive degradation rather than isolated incidents, and the 2022 brake disc advisories (both front discs pitted but not seriously weakened) remain unconfirmed as resolved, suggesting latent wear may still be present. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low and steady: 19,880 miles in June 2021, rising to 24,240 by July 2022 (+4,360 miles in 13 months), then +4,147 miles by July 2023, +5,035 by July 2024, and +5,188 by July 2025. This equates to an average of just under 3,900 miles per year over five years — well below typical UK usage. There are no suspicious gaps or spikes; the pattern reflects light, regular use rather than long-term storage, though extended periods of inactivity cannot be ruled out between annual tests without more granular data. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall cracking, and uneven wear — especially the nearside front and both rear tyres, which have drawn repeated advisories. Front brake discs require visual and tactile assessment for scoring, pitting, or thickness variation, as they were flagged in 2022 and no subsequent record confirms replacement or remediation. Suspension components — particularly rear suspension bushes and coil springs — warrant close scrutiny given the age and the offside rear tyre’s perishing condition, which can sometimes signal alignment issues or worn geometry. Finally, verify that child seat fittings no longer obstruct belt inspection, as this was noted as a temporary impediment in 2025 but could mask underlying restraint system concerns if not properly addressed.