2010 Peugeot 308 1.4L Petrol · KS59 BJF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 59,321 miles passed, it revealed significant wear on front tyres and a cracked registration plate. This follows a pattern of failures in 2023 and 2024 where mechanical and electrical defects were noted, suggesting the owner addresses faults once they prevent an MOT test pass. At 59,321 miles, this 16-year-old Peugeot has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. There is a notable spike in usage between July 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered over 15,000 miles in a single year. This sudden increase, following years of low use, often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components. The 2023 advisory regarding perishing and cracking on rear tyres is a classic symptom of a vehicle that sits for long periods between journeys. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the July 2024 failure flagged an excessively worn nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The recurring issue of front tyres worn on the inner edges across 2023 and 2025 suggests a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that have not been rectified. Additionally, the 2023 report of pitted brake discs and thin pads indicates that the braking system has been run to its limits, necessitating a physical check of the current rotor thickness and condition to ensure they are not prematurely worn.