2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · KM68 NWK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While car maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2024, the October 2025 test at 32,321 miles revealed immediate mechanical failures regarding the exhaust and braking systems. The subsequent pass just one day after the failure confirms that the owner addressed the primary faults promptly, but the trend suggests that wear items are now only being serviced once they reach a point of failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,040 miles per year. Data from November 2022 at 24,580 miles to October 2025 at 32,321 miles shows consistent but light usage of roughly 2,500 miles annually. This low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of sitting can lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces, which likely contributed to the pitting observed on the brake discs. A buyer should physically inspect the front braking system to ensure the replacement discs and pads fitted in late 2025 were of adequate quality and are not prematurely thinning. The failure due to a worn exhaust flexi and a broken bracket necessitates a close check of the entire exhaust run for leaks or structural instability that might be missed. Given the low mileage and age, the physical inspection should also look for cracking in suspension bushes and perished tyres, as these components often age through time faster than they wear out through mileage.