2016 Peugeot 208 1.6L Diesel · FP16 UUG

The Peugeot 208 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 85,957 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle passed cleanly after two prior failed tests in early 2025 and 2026 that also logged no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,600 miles against a ten-year life, which is typical for the age. The record shows 66,410 miles on 5 March 2024, rising to 76,512 by 10 March 2025 and 85,957 by March 2026. That equates to about 10,000 miles per year over the logged period, a steady and unremarkable accumulation. No standing periods or sudden jumps appear in the data, and the sparse three-year history carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. The repeated failures with zero recorded defects warrant scrutiny. A failed test on 24 February 2025 at 76,127 miles and again on 11 March 2026 at 85,932 miles, both with no faults listed, suggests the car was presented without a valid prior certificate or with documentation discrepancies rather than worn components. The owner cleared these quickly with passes days later, implying the faults were procedural, not mechanical. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, brake discs, coil springs, and exhaust emissions given the vehicle's age. The clean MOT sheet offers no advisories to flag wear, but the twin no-defect failures mean the DVSA record alone cannot confirm roadworthiness was never in question. Verify service history and confirm the tester's reasoning for the 2025 and 2026 failures before purchase.