2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · KP13 AOG

The May 2026 MOT at 102,137 miles resulted in a pass, with the only defect being an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Earlier failures in April 2026 at 102,132 miles recorded inoperative registration plate lamps, a steady‑idle emissions fault and a tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm, while the May 2026 test cleared those items except for tyre wear, indicating that recent maintenance has addressed many prior issues but the recurring tyre wear points to an ongoing alignment or suspension concern. The vehicle, a 2013 model now 13 years old, has accumulated 102,137 miles, averaging about 7,857 miles per year. Mileage rose from 79,671 miles in August 2023 to 87,929 miles by July 2024, an increase of 8,258 miles in one year, then to 96,067 miles by July 2025, a further 8,138 miles, before reaching 102,137 miles in May 2026, a gain of 6,070 miles in just over nine months. The relatively rapid accumulation between 2024 and 2025 and the sharp rise in the most recent nine‑month period suggest the car has been used more intensively since the 2025 test. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension geometry, especially the near‑side track‑rod end ball joint that showed excessive play in July 2024 and the tyre sidewalls that have repeatedly worn on the edges, indicating possible alignment or camber problems. The front and rear brake assemblies merit close examination, as pads were worn to the wear indicator in July 2023 and the tyre wear can accelerate brake component wear. Examination of the exhaust system for leaks or Lambda reading faults is advisable given multiple emissions failures, and verification that the registration plate lamps operate correctly is essential. Finally, the buyer should check for any structural rust or perishing rubber, particularly on the rear tyres, which have shown cracking or perishing in earlier tests.