2018 Peugeot Bailey 2.0L Diesel · FJ68 BXP

The vehicle presents a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 15 July 2025 at 11,003 miles with zero defects. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults, indicating an entirely absent pattern of wear. A same-day retest occurred on 13 April 2023 at 6,767 miles, where an initial failure was rectified immediately, suggesting a minor issue was addressed promptly rather than ignored. The current roadworthiness status is excellent, with the tester flagging no advisories or defects in the last three years. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,375 miles annually. Between the April 2024 test at 8,873 miles and the April 2025 test at 10,824 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 1,951 miles. However, the subsequent jump to 11,003 miles by 15 July 2025 represents a mere 179 miles over three months. Such minimal accumulation suggests prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own mechanical risks despite the low wear on consumables. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect components susceptible to deterioration from standing rather than use. Check the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and flat-spotting, as rubber perishes regardless of tread depth. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensure the calipers are not binding, a common issue when vehicles sit unused. Inspect the suspension bushes and exhaust system for corrosion that can develop during stationary periods. The lack of recorded defects points to diligent basic upkeep, but the low mileage demands a physical verification that rubber and corrosion-prone parts have not degraded through inactivity.