2010 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · KS59 KXW

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 110,612 miles passed, it identified a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft CV boot and play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. These issues follow previous advisories from 2024 regarding anti-roll bar ball joints, indicating that the front suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life simultaneously. At approximately 110,612 miles over 16 years, the car has averaged roughly 6,900 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for an older hatchback. The record shows consistent annual testing, with intervals of 4,000 to 4,000 miles driven between tests from 2022 to 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components like the CV boots and bushings seen in the latest report. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of the mechanical play. The recurring failures of ball joints across multiple years suggest a systemic wear of the front-end assembly that requires immediate attention. The deteriorated offside drive shaft boot needs urgent replacement to prevent grease loss and debris ingress, which would cause rapid failure of the drive shaft itself. Additionally, the pitted brake discs noted in 2022 should be checked for current thickness and surface corrosion to ensure they have not progressed beyond the minimum safety limit.