2019 Peugeot Rifter 1.5L Diesel · KA60 SUL

This Rifter presents a record of consistent annual passes with no failures across five recorded tests, though the most recent examination on 7 July 2026 shows a noticeable increase in advisory items compared with earlier years, suggesting wear is beginning to accumulate on consumable and suspension components as the vehicle ages. The 2026 test flagged both rear direction indicators as slightly discoloured, two tyres worn close to the legal limit (the offside front worn specifically on its inner edge, and the nearside rear), and a minor defect for a severely deteriorated dust cover on the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. Earlier history is lighter: 2023 and 2024 passed with no defects at all, 2022 noted both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored though not seriously weakened, and 2025 recorded slight damage to the offside rear tyre. The overall trend is one of gradual, age-related deterioration rather than any chronic or structural problem. At 63,414 miles over roughly seven years, the car has averaged about 9,000 miles annually, which is typical usage for its age and is reflected in the steady, unremarkable test cadence with no gaps in the annual sequence. This pattern of regular use is consistent with the wear items observed: tyres approaching their limits, brake disc surface corrosion noted in 2022, and perishing rubber components such as the anti-roll bar link dust cover. There is no evidence in the record of prolonged standing or unusually heavy mileage that would point to accelerated drivetrain or suspension fatigue beyond what the advisories already show. The most significant item for a buyer is the severely deteriorated dust cover on the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. Once the protective boot has failed, road grit and moisture enter the joint and accelerate wear, so it should be treated as an imminent replacement rather than a cosmetic note. On a test drive, listen for a light knocking or rattling from the front nearside when travelling over broken surfaces or speed humps, which would indicate the joint itself has developed play and needs the link replaced rather than just the boot. The inner-edge wear on the offside front tyre warrants attention to front wheel alignment or possible wear in the front suspension bushes; check the remaining tread on both flagged tyres directly, as they are close to the 1.6mm legal minimum and will likely need replacement shortly, and feel for any steering pull or vagueness that could accompany uneven wear. The rear brake discs flagged in 2022 for pitting and scoring were not raised again in subsequent tests, but it is still worth inspecting them visually for lip formation and heavy corrosion, and on the drive checking for any judder through the pedal or steering wheel under braking from moderate speed. The discoloured rear indicator lenses are a minor cosmetic and visibility point, easily rectified with replacement lamp units if the fading worsens. Overall the record shows a car passing consistently with wear items typical of its age and mileage, and a buyer should budget for tyres and the front anti-roll bar link in the near term while verifying the braking and suspension condition in person.