2016 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KV16 SZJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 59,756 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior involving multiple critical safety defects. The trend shows a worsening pattern of neglected consumables, where faults are only addressed once they reach the point of failure, suggesting the previous owner only rectified issues when strictly necessary to pass the MOT test. At 59,756 miles, this ten-year-old Peugeot reflects low annual mileage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage typically implies less wear on drivetrain components, yet the record indicates the vehicle may have sat for extended periods. Between February 2024 (47,181 miles) and February 2026 (59,756 miles), the car covered only 12,575 miles over two years, which explains the presence of surface pitting and corrosion on the brake components despite the low distance traveled. A buyer must carefully inspect the front suspension geometry, as the February 2026 failure flagged both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints for excessive play. Although these were likely replaced to secure the pass, the history of uneven tyre wear across multiple years suggests a persistent alignment issue. The recurring mention of tyres being worn on the edges from 2023 through 2026 indicates that the vehicle has suffered from incorrect camber or toe, causing premature tyre degradation. The braking system requires close attention due to consistent reports of pitted and scored discs and thin pads noted in 2023, 2024, and 2026. Furthermore, the February 2026 failure for high exhaust emissions combined with low coolant levels warrants a professional pressure test to ensure there is no head gasket failure or cooling system leak affecting engine combustion. The buyer should verify that the current set of tyres is fresh, as the previous record shows all four tyres were at the legal limit during the most recent test.