2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KM59 OBA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 130,576 miles, this followed a significant failure due to multiple safety-critical suspension and tyre defects. The trend suggests the owner tends to address only the faults once they trigger an MOT failure, and the recurring nature of wear component issues indicates a lack of routine mechanical inspections between annual tests. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 130,576 miles represents an average of approximately 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-age usage. The data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 7,300 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 7,500 miles in the year leading up to the most recent test. This consistent mileage profile suggests the car has not sat for long periods, though it does explain the natural degradation of rubber-based suspension components seen in older Peugeot models. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows repeated failures related to ball joints and track rod ends. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside front track rod end in 2024 and further issues with both front ball joints in 2025, indicating the steering assembly is nearing end of its life. Additionally, the serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber recorded in 2024 should be verified to ensure it was replaced and not merely ignored. The frequent failures for tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges across multiple years suggest potential alignment issues or general neglect of basic consumables. Given the age of the vehicle and the recurring mechanical faults, the buyer should also check for corrosion on the subframe and chassis mounting points, as these are not always highlighted in MOT records until they become structural failures.