2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · J7 OMG

The Peugeot 208 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 70,660 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of examinations. Prior to that, the 17 September 2024 test at 63,477 miles also passed with no advisories. The only blemish is a failed attempt on 16 September 2024 at 63,476 miles, where the record shows no defects logged; the vehicle passed the very next day, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 2013 vehicle. Over the recorded span the car covered just 19,451 miles in three years, averaging roughly 5,435 miles per year. From the 20 September 2022 test at 51,209 miles to the 5 September 2023 test at 57,604 miles it added 6,395 miles, then 5,873 miles to September 2024, and 7,183 miles to September 2025. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear. Low annual mileage of this sort often means longer standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seepage, as these items suffer from inactivity as much as hard use. The MOT history flags no structural integrity issues, exhaust emissions failures, or advisory corrosion, so no recurring mechanical trend demands correction. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic statutory testing current, though the single unexplained failure a day before the 2024 pass warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason if available. Given the absence of recorded advisories across five tests, the vehicle shows no worsening wear on consumables such as tyres or wiper blades. Prospective purchasers should verify underbody condition and coolant health, since low mileage Peugeots of this era can conceal damp-related electrical faults not captured by MOT examinations.