2007 Peugeot 207 1.6L Petrol · KB07 AEO

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows signs of a worsening maintenance trend, characterized by an increasing frequency of mechanical advisories and failures in recent years. While the 2023 test at 93,980 miles initially showed no defects, the most recent test on 31 January 2024 at 101,224 miles revealed several mounting issues. The tester flagged imbalanced front brakes that only just met requirements, a binding nearside rear service brake, and play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. These entries suggest that while the car is being kept legal, the underlying mechanical condition is deteriorating. The mileage profile indicates a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year over its nineteen-year lifespan. This pattern is evident in the data, such as the 7,000-mile gap between February 2022 and February 2023, and the relatively small increase from 78,499 miles in July 2020 to 78,859 miles in February 2021. Such low annual mileage can often lead to component issues related to stagnation, such as the pitted brake discs noted in 2015 and 2020, or the rubber degradation seen in the CV boot failures recorded in both 2023 and 2024. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front-end suspension. The recurring issues with imbalanced brakes and binding calipers indicate that the hydraulic or mechanical components of the braking system may require professional attention. Furthermore, the history of fractured coil springs, worn wheel bearings, and split CV boots suggests that the suspension and drivetrain components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the recent advisories regarding anti-roll bar linkage play and tyre damage, a close examination of the steering geometry and the condition of all rubber bushings and boots is essential.