2009 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · KV59 WJZ

Recurring suspension wear and persistent oil leakage define the mechanical profile of this Peugeot 207. The most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 shows a pass, but the record reveals a continuing trend of advisories regarding an oil leak and front suspension noise. This follows a failure in October 2024 due to an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, which had previously been flagged with slight play in the offside component. The presence of multiple advisories for oil leaks across several years, including the most recent test, indicates an ongoing issue that has not been resolved through recent inspections. The vehicle has covered 145,775 miles over its approximately 17-year lifespan, which equates to an average annual usage of roughly 8,575 miles. This mileage accumulation is consistent with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. While the mileage does not suggest extreme high-speed motorway running or excessive heavy-duty use, the cumulative distance is sufficient to have placed significant wear on mechanical linkages, seals, and bearings, as evidenced by the documented history of suspension and wheel bearing advisories. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front end of the vehicle during a test drive. Given the history of ball joint wear and the recent advisory regarding noise that may originate from the struts, listen for any knocking, clunking, or creaking sounds when turning the steering wheel at low speeds or when driving over uneven surfaces and speed bumps. Any sudden changes in steering weight or a pulling sensation to one side could indicate that the previously flagged suspension components have degraded further. Additionally, the repeated advisories for an oil leak should be investigated; look for visible oil residue on the engine sump, gearbox casing, or around the lower engine components to determine if the leak is increasing in volume. The history also notes a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing in 2022 and 2023, as well as a binding nearside rear service brake in 2020. Although these specific issues were not flagged in the most recent test, the recurring nature of wheel bearing and brake advisories suggests that the rear axle and braking components should be closely monitored. During the test drive, listen for a consistent humming or droning noise that increases in pitch with vehicle speed, which is a common symptom of bearing failure, and check for any uneven braking feel or pulling when applying the foot brake.