2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KS09 VST

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in September 2021 at 96,689 miles passed with no defects recorded, suggesting a period of mechanical stability following several repairs. However, because no MOT has been recorded for nearly five years since that entry, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified and likely suffers from degradation of rubber-based components due to periods of inactivity or limited operation. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 96,689 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between January 2019 and September 2021, where the car covered only 5,772 miles over thirty months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing often lead to internal corrosion, seized brake calipers, and perished suspension bushings, which are consistent with a vehicle of this age and low usage profile. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, as the history shows recurring failures in this area. The tester flagged excessive play in the nearside track rod end and the offside lower suspension arm ball joint in 2018, followed by a fractured offside front coil spring and another track rod end failure in 2019. These faults suggest the front end geometry is prone to wear and requires a thorough check for current play in all ball joints and tie rod ends. The braking system also requires scrutiny based on the January 2019 failures regarding thin front pads and a pitted nearside rear brake disc. While these were addressed at the time, the age of the vehicle makes the discs susceptible to surface rust and scored surfaces. Given the five-year lapse since the last MOT, a structural inspection of the chassis and exhaust system is essential to ensure that the low-mile Peugeot has not suffered from significant corrosion during its periods of limited use.