2009 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 1.6L Diesel · LB09 EMK

A consistent run of clean MOT passes from 2021 through to 1 April 2026, with no advisories recorded at any of the five most recent tests, presents a reassuring picture of this Peugeot 207's roadworthiness. Each annual examination has concluded with the car meeting the required standards without a single defect or warning note flagged, which is a notably tidy record for a 2009 model now entering its late teenage years. The absence of any recorded advisories means there is no documented evidence of developing corrosion, worn suspension components, deteriorating brake material, or exhaust issues that a tester chose to highlight for future attention. While a clean pass record cannot guarantee the absence of imminent faults, it does confirm that at the most recent test, no items were deemed close to failure or warranting advisory notation. Recorded mileage stands at 103,107 miles against a 17 year span, yielding an average accumulation of roughly 6,065 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a car of this vintage. The MOT history shows tests occurring in 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with a notable gap between the November 2022 and February 2024 examinations, suggesting either a deliberate decision not to test during that intervening period or a period of reduced road use. The mileage progression implied by these tests indicates steady, moderate usage rather than the heavy motorway accumulation that would accelerate wear on clutches, brake discs, and timing components. This kind of average annual mileage tends to keep consumables on a normal replacement cycle and reduces the likelihood of seals drying out from prolonged standing, though it does not eliminate the gradual wear associated with age-related rubber and bushing degradation. Given the clean advisory history, there is no specific flagged component to investigate on a physical inspection, but a test drive should still focus on the areas most prone to wear on a 207 of this age and mileage. Pay close attention to the front suspension, particularly for knocking or clonking noises from the lower wishbones and anti-roll bar bushes over uneven surfaces, as these are known wear items on the 207 platform. On turn-in, listen for any creaking or groaning from the front end that could indicate top mount or strut bearing wear, and feel for vague steering that might suggest worn rack mounting bushes. During braking, check for any pull to one side, vibration through the pedal, or grinding noises that would point toward worn discs or binding calipers, and confirm the handbrake holds firmly on an incline. Beyond the dynamic checks, a static inspection under the bonnet should look for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the engine cover area, condition of the coolant and brake fluid, and the state of the auxiliary belt and tensioner, as none of these would have been recorded as advisories unless visibly degraded at MOT. Inspect the exhaust system from the manifold rearward for rust, particularly at the joints and mounting rubbers, as exhaust integrity is examined annually. Examine the inner and outer tyre shoulders for uneven wear patterns that would suggest alignment or suspension issues, and check the spare wheel well and boot floor for any moisture ingress. Finally, confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition, that the cooling fan operates correctly, and that the air conditioning functions, as these ancillary systems are not part of the MOT but reflect the general condition of a vehicle that has clearly been maintained to a satisfactory standard throughout its recorded test history.