2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · FN14 EKB

A remarkably clean DVSA roadworthiness record defines this twelve-year-old Peugeot 308, with four passes recorded between 2022 and 2025 and only a single fail in October 2022 that carries no recorded defect categories. The lack of any advisories across the entire five-test history is unusual for a vehicle of this age, particularly one from a manufacturer whose suspension components and underbody sealing are often flagged for wear at MOT. The most recent test on 26 April 2025 returned no defects recorded, confirming continued compliance with roadworthiness standards and suggesting the car has been well maintained mechanically. There is no evidence in the official record of brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion issues recurring over the past four years. The recorded mileage of 47,881 miles across twelve years equates to an average of roughly 3,990 miles per year, which is notably below the typical annual accumulation for a car of this age and class. The test intervals show a gap between March 2022 and October 2022, with a fail and pass occurring just four days apart, suggesting either a minor repair was required and quickly resolved or a retest was carried out shortly after. Beyond that isolated event, the pattern of annual testing combined with low mileage implies either limited daily use, a predominantly short-journey duty cycle, or extended periods off the road. Mechanically, low annual mileage often results in less wear to major drivetrain components, clutch friction material, and braking surfaces, but it can accelerate degradation of items that suffer from lack of use, particularly rubber seals, suspension bushes, brake caliper slide mechanisms, and underbody protection. The absence of any advisories for corroded brake pipes or seized components suggests these risks have not yet materialised. Given that the MOT history contains no component-specific advisories, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the official record to anticipate which parts may be approaching end-of-life. Instead, attention should turn to the common Peugeot 308 weak points at this mileage and age, notably front suspension wishbone and anti-roll bar bushes, rear axle compliance bushes, and the front subframe mounting points where corrosion can initiate. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links. Pay particular attention to any steering vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or knocking when turning at low speed, as these are consistent with worn front strut top mounts or track rod ends. The braking system should also be assessed physically, as the test record does not confirm pad or disc condition. A test drive should include firm pedal application to check for excessive travel, sponginess, or judder through the steering wheel, any of which would indicate warped front discs or sticking caliper pistons. The engine bay should be inspected with the vehicle cold for signs of oil leakage from the cam cover gasket, oil filter housing, and sump, all common on this generation of Peugeot. Finally, check the exhaust system for any rattles on start-up or under acceleration, particularly at the rear silencer joint, and inspect the underbody and wheel arches closely for any emerging rust that the clean MOT history may simply not yet have flagged. A low-mileage example with this unblemished DVSA record is worth pursuing, but only after a thorough physical inspection given the absence of advisories to otherwise guide the assessment.