2020 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · FV20 MLN

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 16 July 2026, though the test did flag two advisories relating to front tyre condition, specifically that both the nearside and offside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Looking back across the four recorded MOT tests from 2023 to 2026, the overall pattern is one of clean passes with no failures or structural advisories, but the advisory entries from 2025 and 2026 indicate a developing tyre wear concern rather than a one-off occurrence. The progression from a single rear tyre advisory in 2025 to dual front tyre advisories in 2026 suggests that whatever is causing uneven or accelerated wear has persisted or migrated, and a prospective buyer should treat this as a trend worth investigating rather than routine consumable replacement. At 42,035 miles over six years, this Peugeot 308 is averaging roughly 7,000 miles annually, which is a typical usage pattern for a privately driven family hatchback in the UK. There is no evidence of extreme low-mileage standing or of high-mileage motorway grinding, and the consistent year-on-year MOT cadence with reasonable mileage increments suggests the vehicle has been in regular, moderate use. That said, the mileage alone does not tell the full story, because even at modest annual mileages, calendar-based degradation of fluids, rubber components, and the 12V battery will progress regardless of how little the car is driven, so age-related checks remain highly relevant. Turning to the recurring tyre advisories, the fact that both fronts are flagged for edge wear simultaneously points strongly toward a suspension geometry or tracking issue rather than simple tread depletion. Edge wear on tyres is most commonly caused by incorrect wheel alignment, typically excess or insufficient camber, or by worn or sagging suspension components such as coil springs, wishbone bushes, or anti-roll bar linkages. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, observe whether the vehicle pulls to one side under braking or steady throttle, and check for uneven scuffing patterns across the full tread width. Given the mileage is modest, the fact that tyres are wearing prematurely suggests the underlying suspension components warrant a physical inspection, ideally on a ramp, to confirm the condition of the front struts, top mounts, drop links, and bushes before purchase. Beyond the advisories on file, several age-and-mileage appropriate checks should be carried out. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion and confirm that the calipers are releasing cleanly, particularly given that UK climate conditions promote binding and pitting even on regularly used vehicles. Brake fluid should be renewed on a calendar basis rather than purely by mileage, so verification of the service history stamp for fluid replacement within the last two to three years is advisable. The coolant and timing belt or chain service interval should be confirmed against Peugeot's schedule, and the 12V battery tested for state of health, as a six-year-old battery in a modern Peugeot with stop-start functionality can present starting issues without warning. Finally, inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for perishing and cracking from age, check under the bonnet for any evidence of fluid leaks from the engine or power steering, and verify that the on-board diagnostic system is free of any stored fault codes by requesting a scan, since many of the 308's electronic modules do not always illuminate a warning light for minor sensor deviations that could otherwise go unnoticed during a road test.