2009 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · GJ09 VXH

The 2009 Peugeot 207 holds a current MOT valid until 17 June 2026, having passed its most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 33,010 miles. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable but not clean, with the same recurring defects appearing across multiple tests. The June 2025 pass was not a clean sheet; the tester flagged both inner front brake disc faces as worn, pitted, or scored with corrosion, and a partially broken central front exhaust mounting. These were advisory-level items that did not prevent a pass, yet they were also present in the June 2023 pass. This suggests a pattern of deferred minor work rather than active deterioration, though the corrosion on the inner brake disc faces warrants closer inspection as it can indicate moisture ingress or prolonged standing. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2009 vehicle. At 33,010 miles over roughly 17 years, the annual average sits at approximately 1,942 miles. The recorded intervals show 1,977 miles added between June 2023 and June 2024, then 1,723 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, which is consistent rather than erratic. There are no large unexplained gaps or sudden jumps in the MOT record. Low annual mileage often means less mechanical wear on drivetrain and suspension components, but it also raises the possibility of extended periods parked, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components. The recurring exhaust mounting defect is a consistent theme. A broken front mounting appeared in both June 2023 and June 2025, and a rear mounting was also flagged in June 2023. This suggests the rubber exhaust hangers may be perished from age rather than mileage, a common issue on older vehicles regardless of use. The excessive exhaust emissions failures in June 2024, where the vehicle failed twice on the same test day for smoke and default emission limits, point to a combustion or catalytic converter issue that was subsequently resolved before the June 2024 pass. A buyer should verify the catalytic converter and lambda sensor condition, and check for any signs of oil burning or coolant contamination. The front brake discs have been flagged as worn and pitted in both June 2023 and June 2025, with inner face corrosion noted most recently. On a vehicle that has covered fewer than 1,800 miles in the past year, this corrosion pattern is more consistent with standing corrosion than aggressive driving. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of the inner disc faces, caliper slides, and handbrake mechanism on the nearside rear, which was flagged as binding in June 2023. Tyre age and sidewall condition also deserve attention, given the nearside rear tyre cracking noted in 2023 and the likelihood that the current tyres may be original or aged replacements on such a low-mileage vehicle.