2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · KS16 WGJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred repairs regarding wear-related components. The most recent test in November 2025 at 48,000 miles passed with advisories for an insecure battery and perishing nearside front tyre sidewalls. While the car has passed its annual inspections, the history reveals a recurring tendency to address faults only after they reach a failure threshold or advisory stage, rather than through preventative maintenance. At 48,000 miles, this ten-year-old Peugeot has clocked low mileage, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage explains the specific degradation of rubber-based components seen in the record. Between November 2021 and 2022, the car covered only 4,836 miles, yet it suffered a major failure due to structural tyre tears and multiple tyres at the 1.6mm limit. This suggests the vehicle likely sits for long periods, leading to dry rot and surface corrosion rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer must closely inspect the gearbox area, as a non-excessive oil leak has been recorded in every test since 2020. The front brake discs also show a history of being pitted and worn, indicating the vehicle is not driven enough to keep the rotors clean. Furthermore, the worn suspension arm bushes noted in November 2024 at 42,927 miles suggest that the rubber suspension components are beginning to perish due to age despite the low mileage. Final checks should focus on the condition of tyres, as the record shows multiple instances of sidewall cracking and structural failure from age rather than use. The battery mounting should also be secured, as it has been flagged as insecure in both 2023 and 2025. While no structural rust has been noted, the recurring issues with child seats obstructing inspections suggest previous owners did not always prepare the vehicle effectively, necessitating a thorough manual check of the seatbelts and mounting points.