2010 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · GL10 HCK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rectification. The most recent MOT test on 11 May 2023 at 154,764 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories. This followed a failure on the exact same day at the same mileage, and a similar failure in April 2022 prior to passing. This trend suggests the previous owner addressed specific faults only when prompted by a failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,673 miles per year. Between April 2021 and April 2022, the car covered 11,382 miles, while the interval between April 2022 and May 2023 saw a similar increase of 11,257 miles. This steady usage indicates regular operation rather than long periods of standing which often lead to perished seals or seized components. However, since the last recorded test was in May 2023, the vehicle is now nearly three years overdue for its MOT, significantly increasing the risk of undetected mechanical wear or safety-critical failures. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as these Peugeot models are prone to corrosion over time. Given the recurring failures in previous years, the inspector should check the suspension components, specifically the bushes and coil springs, for signs of excessive play or fatigue. The lack of advisories in the final record is unusual, so a check of the brake discs and calipers is essential to ensure no binding or excessive thinning has developed since the 2023 test.