2007 Peugeot 207 1.4L Diesel · FP07 VWR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 5 October 2024 at 133,789 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently met the testing requirements after addressing previous failures. While the record shows failures in September 2024 and May 2023, the subsequent passes indicate that the owner is willing to rectify defects identified by the tester to bring the vehicle back to legal standards. At 133,789 miles over 19 years, the car averages approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a smaller hatchback of this age. The data shows a consistent rate of use between April 2022 and October 2024, with the vehicle covering 3,673 miles in that twenty-month period. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress motorway mileage, though the age of the car increases the risk of rubber and metal fatigue regardless of distance travelled. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as 2007 era Peugeot models are prone to corrosion in the rear sills and floor pans. Although the recent tests show no recorded defects, the recurring failures suggest that components like suspension bushes or braking hardware may be nearing the end of their functional life. Given the age of the vehicle, check for perished rubber components and inspect the condition of the exhaust and lines to ensure the recent clean MOT pass reflects genuine mechanical health rather than a temporary fix.