2015 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · FX15 YWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in January 2023 at 80,762 miles indicated a pass despite a minor front exhaust leak and a worn nearside front tyre. This represents a regression from the January 2022 test where the car failed due to a major central exhaust leak and a headlamp malfunction, suggesting the owner only addressed mechanical faults once a failure occurred. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 3,000 miles between August 2020 and January 2021, followed by a 9,000-mile interval between early 2022 and early 2023. This low annual mileage combined with the report of a perished tyre in 2020 suggests the car may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to rubber degradation and fluid stagnation despite low mechanical wear. A buyer must inspect the entire exhaust system specifically, as the progression from a major leak to a minor leak over two years indicates a thinning manifold or pipework that is nearing replacement. The battery mounting should also be verified to ensure the bracket previously flagged in 2022 was properly secured. Given the history of perished rubber and low usage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for cracking is essential, as these components suffer more from age than from mileage on low-use vehicles.