2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · HN62 AFE

The vehicle shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, with the most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 123,023 miles indicating ongoing issues with consumables and exhaust security. While the car passed its latest inspection, the presence of a defective exhaust mounting and an insecure rear heatshield, alongside a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, suggests a tendency to address faults only when they reach an MOT failure threshold. The maintenance trend appears stable but remains focused on minor wear items rather than preventative component replacement. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,787 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 25,530 miles in 2015 to 123,023 miles in 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, which provides a reliable longitudinal view of the vehicle's condition. The steady climb in mileage suggests regular use, which is generally positive for preventing seal drying and battery degradation, though it does contribute to the predictable wear seen in the suspension and braking systems. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering components. The September 2024 failure at 119,567 miles highlighted significant wear in the nearside track rod end ball joint and the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, alongside a rough offside rear wheel bearing. Although these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of suspension bush wear, noted as far back as October 2020, indicates that the chassis components are reaching the end of their service life. The braking system also warrants close scrutiny. The tester flagged pitted or scored front brake discs in both September 2023 and October 2020, and the 2020 failure specifically noted front brake pads worn below 1.5mm. Given the frequent advisories regarding tyres being worn close to the legal limit across multiple years, such as 2022, 2024, and 2025, the owner appears to run consumables to their absolute limit. A thorough check of the current tyre tread, brake pad thickness, and the integrity of the exhaust mounting system is essential before purchase.