2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KS10 AEC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate reactive maintenance. The most recent test in October 2022 at 107,772 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects following a failure on the same day. This suggests the previous owner was willing to rectify identified MOT failures promptly to maintain compliance. However, because no MOT has been recorded for nearly four years since, the vehicle is currently operating on an expired test certificate, which raises significant concerns regarding the current state of mechanical and safety-critical components. At 107,772 miles, the Peugeot averages approximately 6,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage for a hatchback of this age. The mileage progression is consistent between annual tests, with roughly 7,700 miles covered between October 2020 and 2021, and another 7,700 miles between November 2021 and 2022. This steady rate limits excessive wear on the drivetrain and suspension compared to high-mileage examples, but the four-year gap since the 2022 entry suggests the car may have sat stationary or been used without official oversight, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis integrity and undercarriage prior to purchase. Given the age of the vehicle and the lack of recent data, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe is essential, as these are common failure points for this era of Peugeot. The braking system should also be tested for seized calipers or perished brake lines resulting from periods of inactivity. Since the MOT history shows no specific advisories, the inspector should manually verify suspension bushes and shock absorbers for cracks or leaks to ensure the low-mileage status has not masked age-related material fatigue.