2020 Peugeot Bailey 2.2L Diesel · JP10 MEL

The vehicle presents a sound mechanical baseline, passing its most recent MOT on 28 November 2025 at 14,638 miles with only a minor lighting defect. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the failed test on 20 November 2025 at 14,637 miles reveals a cluster of electrical and lighting faults that were rectified within eight days. The tester flagged a non-functioning offside front side marker lamp with a damaged lens, a completely inoperative 13-pin trailer socket, and headlamp aim set too low on both sides. These are low-severity issues, but the fact that they appeared and were fixed in the same month suggests a recent pre-MOT inspection rather than ongoing neglect. The 2024 and 2023 tests were clean, with the only advisory in January 2025 being a partially functioning offside rear indicator, which was resolved before the later tests. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2020 vehicle, averaging roughly 2,440 miles per year over six years. The record shows a gap between October 2023 at 7,829 miles and February 2024 at 7,848 miles, a mere 19-mile increase over four months, indicating the vehicle may have stood unused for a period. Mileage then rose to 11,625 by January 2025, a jump of 3,777 miles in eleven months, before climbing only 3,013 miles to the current 14,638 by November 2025. This pattern points to a recent increase in use after a long period of dormancy. Low annual mileage can mask wear from age-related deterioration, particularly on rubber components, brake surfaces, and tyres, which degrade through ozone exposure and moisture cycling rather than use alone. A buyer should inspect the front lighting cluster closely, paying particular attention to the offside side marker lamp lens for water ingress or cracking, and verify headlamp aim settings have not drifted since the November 2025 correction. The 13-pin trailer socket should be tested under load with a trailer or caravan to confirm the repair holds, as intermittent faults can recur. Given the extended period of low mileage and possible standing, tyre sidewalls should be checked for perishing and date codes, even if tread depth remains adequate. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion, which can develop rapidly on a lightly used vehicle and cause judder or reduced friction efficiency. Suspension bushes and coil springs merit a visual check for age-related deterioration, particularly if the vehicle has been stored on uneven ground. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, should be assessed for condensation corrosion, as short-journey use and standing periods accelerate internal rust formation.