2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · KM10 CLV

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status, as the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. While it passed its most recent test in July 2024 at 97,987 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple defects including lighting, wipers, and mechanical wear. The trend shows that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure, evidenced by the persistence of the offside front wheel bearing issue and tyre degradation that carried from one test to the next. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between the recorded 83,077 miles in September 2022 and 97,987 miles in July 2024, the car covered nearly 15,000 miles in under two years. This typical annual usage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, but the age of the components increases the likelihood of rubber perish and metal fatigue, which aligns with the perishing rear tyre noted in the 2024 record. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the offside coil spring was previously flagged as fractured in May 2023. The recurring report of a noisy offside front wheel bearing suggests this component was either not properly replaced or is failing again, which poses a risk of mechanical seizure. Furthermore, the 2023 failure regarding a lagging offside front service brake requires a thorough check for seized calipers or corroded brake sliders to ensure the braking system remains responsive. Given that the last MOT was conducted nearly two years ago as of June 2026, the vehicle is significantly overdue for a test. The previous advisories regarding worn tyres and ineffective wipers indicate that basic consumable items are likely neglected until they reach a legal limit. A physical inspection of the structural integrity for corrosion and the current condition of all four tyres is essential before purchase, as the record shows a history of ignoring preventative maintenance.