2018 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · KC06 BAC

The Peugeot 308 passed its most recent DVSA MOT test on 10 June 2026, with a single advisory recorded concerning slight damage, cracking, or perishing on the offside rear tyre. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle demonstrates a generally stable and improving maintenance trend in the most recent cycles, with three consecutive passes from 2023 through 2026 and no fresh advisories other than the tyre noted above. The two prior failures in April 2023 and April 2022 were addressed promptly at the same test visit or shortly thereafter, and importantly, the exhaust lambda sensor fault flagged in 2023 has not recurred, suggesting a competent repair was carried out. The early-2022 failure concerning a missing nearside rear road wheel fixing is a serious safety item but is clearly historical and has not reappeared in subsequent testing. Overall, the trajectory is reassuring, though the recurring brake and tyre advisories across several years indicate a pattern of wear that warrants close physical inspection prior to purchase. With 58,303 miles recorded over an eight-year lifespan, the vehicle is accumulating approximately 7,288 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a privately used family hatchback of this age and is not suggestive of either neglect from extended standing or excessive motorway mileage. The MOT record does not display any significant unexplained mileage gaps, and the steady progression between tests is consistent with regular, moderate use. Mechanically, this average annual mileage tends to place the Peugeot 308 near the end of its first major wear cycle for consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension components, but well within the expected lifespan of the clutch, timing belt or chain, and major drivetrain items, provided routine servicing has been observed. The recurring brake-related advisories are particularly noteworthy, as the front brake discs were flagged for wear, pitting, or scoring in both 2022 test attempts, the front pads were reported as wearing thin in 2023, and the rear discs carried similar advisories across multiple years. These entries suggest the discs have likely been on the vehicle for some time and may now be approaching or at their minimum permissible thickness, with corrosion around the disc edges and lipping also probable given the low annual mileage. On a test drive, a prospective buyer should listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsation through the brake pedal, particularly under firm application, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel which would indicate disc warp. The brake fluid should also be checked, as moisture absorption over time lowers its boiling point and can compromise stopping efficiency, especially given the vehicle is now eight years old. Inspect the discs visually for deep scoring, ridges at the outer edge, and any signs of binding calipers, which are common on low-mileage cars that spend time standing. Tyre condition is the other area requiring careful scrutiny, with four separate advisories over the recorded history relating to wear, edge wear, cuts, cracking, and perishing. Although the most recent advisory notes only slight perishing on the offside rear, a vehicle of this age is susceptible to age-related rubber degradation regardless of tread depth, particularly on the sidewalls where flexing and UV exposure cause cracking. All four tyres should be inspected for manufacture date stamps, as tyres older than six years from production are generally considered due for replacement even with legal tread remaining, and uneven shoulder wear may point to misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or weakened coil springs. Beyond the items flagged in the MOT history, the test drive should include a check for any suspension clonks over speed bumps or uneven surfaces, a cold-start observation for excessive smoke or rough running from the engine, and verification of the service book to confirm regular oil and filter changes. Given the lambda sensor fault in 2023, ensure the catalytic converter is functioning correctly and that no dashboard warning lights remain illuminated, and confirm the 12 volt battery holds a strong charge, as low annual mileage can lead to premature battery failure on vehicles of this age.