2019 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · GK69 OVA

The 2019 Peugeot 208 presents a stable and largely well-maintained roadworthiness record, culminating in a clean pass on 4 August 2025 at 54,165 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A cluster of minor electrical and exhaust defects surfaced during the August 2024 test cycle, including both registration plate lamps failing and a broken front exhaust flexible joint causing a major leak. These were evidently rectified promptly, as the subsequent test just days later and every test since have been entirely advisory-free. This pattern suggests attentive, if not always perfectly timely, remediation by the previous keeper. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,738 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 24,868 miles in September 2022 to 34,041 miles by August 2023, then to 43,968 miles by August 2024, and finally to 54,165 miles in August 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The vehicle appears to have been driven regularly and at a typical annual rate throughout its life. Buyers should note the recurring registration plate lamp failures in 2023 and 2024, which, while trivial in isolation, can point to underlying wiring fragility or corroded bulb holders common in superminis of this era. A brief check of all exterior lighting functions, including the number plate circuit, is advisable. The 2024 failure for a broken front exhaust flexible joint is more noteworthy. That component sits between the manifold and the downpipe, and its failure can indicate excessive vibration, poor engine mount condition, or simply age-related cracking. Inspect the full exhaust for fresh welding marks, heat shielding integrity, and any signs of gas leakage at the flexi joint during a cold start. The advisory for a cut nearside rear tyre in September 2022 was minor and did not reach the cords, but it does confirm the car has picked up tyre damage at some point. Given the current mileage of 54,165, the tyres, brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes are all well within expected wear windows. A thorough inspection of the front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links for play, along with a check for uneven brake disc wear, would round out a sensible pre-purchase assessment.