2014 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KN14 HWD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While it passed its latest MOT in December 2025 at 115,646 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The trend shows a worsening state of critical wear items, including a worn track rod end, a split CV boot, and deteriorated suspension arm bushes. The recent advisories for worn brake discs and thin pads indicate that the braking system is reaching the end of its effective service life. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 4,000 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 4,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This regular usage suggests the car is not sitting idle, yet the frequent failures during the MOT process suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessitated by an official test result. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire front suspension and braking hardware. The December 2025 failure flagged a serious risk of detachment on the nearside track rod end and a split rear bush on the lower suspension arm, which must be verified as replaced and rectified. Both front and rear brake discs are now pitted and scored, with pads at 3mm, requiring immediate replacement to ensure safe stopping. Additionally, the nearside front drive shaft boot should be checked for grease leakage to ensure no damage has reached the CV joint. The history also highlights past neglect regarding wheel and tyre condition evidenced by the 2023 failure involving a distorted wheel and structural tyre failures like bulges. While these specific issues were seemingly resolved, the buyer should check for uneven tyre wear which could indicate alignment issues resulting from the previous suspension damage. The recurring issue of child seats preventing full inspection of the adult belts is a minor administrative concern but reflects a lack of attention to vehicle preparation during the testing process.