2016 Peugeot 208 1.6L Diesel · KT16 XHN

The Peugeot 208 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 47,297 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous fail on the same date and mileage with no faults listed, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical defect. Prior tests in February 2025 at 40,420 miles, March 2024 at 33,941 miles, and June 2023 at 31,384 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The recorded mileage of 47,297 over roughly ten years equates to about 4,730 miles per year, confirming light use for the vehicle's age. Annual increments stayed modest: 2,557 miles between June 2023 and March 2024, then 6,479 to February 2025, and 6,877 to February 2026. The DVSA history shows no gaps exceeding twelve months and no rapid accumulation. The clean sheet across every entry means the record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished test ledger. Low-mileage cars left standing for long periods often develop perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or corrosion on structural members not visible during a short MOT ramp check. The February 2026 duplicate fail with zero defects warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVSA portal show a valid current certificate. Examine the exhaust system for internal rot, check brake discs for lip wear, and verify tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than tread loss. The history implies a cautious owner, yet sparse data leaves in-person scrutiny of chassis integrity and fluid condition as the only reliable closing step.