2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KP60 ESG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2025 at 74,033 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a blown stop lamp and a perished nearside rear tyre. While the car passed after these minor repairs, the presence of structural corrosion on the nearside integral body structure indicates that the vehicle is entering a stage of degradation that will require close monitoring to prevent future structural failures. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,033 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related deterioration of rubber and components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between April 2023 and April 2025, the vehicle covered 15,234 miles, yet this period saw multiple failures including a fractured coil spring and thin brake pads. This suggests that despite the low mileage, the owner may have neglected routine inspections until components reached terminal failure. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the noted corrosion on the nearside body structure to determine if the rust is progressing beyond surface level. The 2023 failure revealed a broken offside front coil spring and structural tyre failures, which indicates that the suspension and rubber components may be brittle due to age and stationary periods. The buyer should check all tyres for flat spotting or sidewall cracking, as the 2025 advisory already flagged perishing rubber. Additionally, the brake system should be tested to ensure calipers and discs are functioning correctly following the previous report of thin pads.