2013 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · KY13 VOC

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status following its most recent failure on 2 April 2026. While no specific defects were recorded for that final test at 61,499 miles, the history shows a lack of consistency in passing standards. The failure in March 2025 at 58,977 miles, immediately followed by a pass on the same day, suggests that reactive repairs were made only to satisfy the legal test rather than being maintained through a proactive service schedule between inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 55,203 miles and March 2024 at 57,645 miles, the car covered only 2,442 miles in a full year. This low usage indicates long periods of stationary time or very short trips. While low mileage reduces drivetrain wear, infrequent use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, suspension bushes, and seals, which can perish despite the low mechanical mileage recorded on the odometer. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension components and braking system to account for the vehicle's age. Low-use cars frequently suffer from brake caliper seizing and corroded discs, which may not always trigger an MOT failure. Given the age of the Peugeot 308, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear axle subframes is essential, as moisture retention on stationary vehicles can accelerate rust formation regardless of how many miles have been driven.