2019 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · FY69 OFN

The 2019 Peugeot 208 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 20 August 2025 at 48,862 miles, initially failed due to a deep cut in the offside rear tyre reaching the ply, alongside an advisory for a front oil leak. A retest on the same day at the identical mileage recorded a pass, suggesting the tyre was replaced. However, the oil leak advisory persisted across both the fail and pass entries, indicating the seepage from the front of the engine was noted but not remedied. The trend is neither clearly improving nor sharply declining; basic consumable failures were addressed to secure a pass, yet a fluid leak was left to monitor rather than repair. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. The vehicle covered approximately 3,565 miles between the August 2024 test at 46,268 miles and the August 2025 test at 48,862 miles. Between the August 2023 test at 42,703 miles and the August 2024 test at 46,268 miles, the increase was 3,565 miles. This steady annual rate of roughly 6,980 miles over seven years aligns with typical use and implies regular operation rather than prolonged standing. No suspicious mileage gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. The recurring pattern of tyre defects warrants closer inspection. In August 2024 at 46,268 miles, the tester flagged a nail in the offside rear inner tyre and cracking or perishing on the same tyre. One year later at 48,862 miles, the offside rear tyre again failed, this time for a deep cut exposing the ply. This repeated vulnerability on the same corner suggests the wheel may be tracking poorly, the tyre may be fouling a suspension or body component, or the vehicle has repeatedly encountered road hazards. A buyer should have the offside rear suspension, wheel alignment, and inner wing checked for damage or corrosion that could be causing uneven tyre wear. The persistent front oil leak advisory, noted in both the fail and pass entries of the August 2025 test, should not be dismissed. While classified as not excessive, oil seeping from the front of the engine could stem from a failing camshaft seal, crankshaft seal, or a weeping rocker cover gasket. Left unattended, it risks contaminating drive belts or the clutch, and could eventually escalate into a more serious loss of lubrication. A thorough inspection of the engine bay for fresh oil residue is advisable before purchase.