2013 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · FL13 SEO

The Peugeot 508 passed its most recent MOT on 20 June 2025 at 168,969 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at the time of testing. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the surrounding test history shows administrative anomalies rather than mechanical decline. On 18 June 2025 the car failed at 168,959 miles with no defects listed, then failed again on 20 June 2025 at 168,969 miles with no defects, before the same-day pass. A near-identical pattern occurred in June 2024: a fail with no defects on 17 June 2024 at 163,642 miles, followed by a pass the same day at the same mileage. These repeated no-defect failures suggest clerical or process errors at the testing station rather than worsening condition. The recorded mileage of 168,969 against a 2013 build date gives an average of roughly 13,000 miles per year, which is high for the age and points to sustained motorway or business use. The gap between the June 2024 test at 163,642 miles and the June 2025 test at 168,969 miles shows only 5,327 miles covered in twelve months, a sharp drop from the long-term average. Such a slowdown often means the vehicle stood idle for periods, which can allow corrosion and seized components to develop even when the odometer stays low. Because the DVSA record flags no advisories or defects across any entry, the buyer cannot rely on the MOT to expose wear. A high-mileage 508 of this era commonly suffers degraded suspension bushes, worn front coil springs, and corroding subframe mounts by this age. The Peugeot's electronically assisted steering and rear trailing arm setup should be physically inspected for play and structural rust. Given the twin failed-then-passed sequences with zero recorded faults, the previous owner likely used the car for steady high mileage then reduced use, but skipped voluntary servicing once mileage dropped. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise brake disc condition, binding calipers, exhaust emissions under load, and underbody structural integrity before any purchase is concluded.