2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · LB60 AOM

The 2010 Peugeot 207 presents a deteriorating maintenance trend, passing its most recent test on 2025-10-14 at 146,944 miles yet displaying recurring mechanical neglect. The vehicle failed the day prior on 2025-10-13 due to non-functional stop lamps, insufficient washer fluid, and degraded anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers. While the lamp and washer issues were rectified for the pass, the tester still flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and an oil leak. This pattern indicates an owner addressing immediate MOT failures rather than proactive upkeep, as the oil leak and front tyre wear persist as ongoing concerns. Accumulating 146,944 miles over sixteen years equates to roughly 9,184 miles annually, a typical figure for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression reveals a notable uptick in recent use. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the 207 covered 8,992 miles, yet in the following twelve months leading to October 2025, it accrued 12,783 miles. This rapid recent accumulation accelerates wear on consumables, which aligns with the repeated front tyre deficiencies observed in the 2025 tests. A prospective buyer must inspect the persistent oil leak closely, as it has appeared on the record since the October 2023 test at 125,169 miles and remains unresolved. The front anti-roll bar linkage requires thorough scrutiny; the tester noted slight play in October 2023, and by October 2025, the ball joint dust covers no longer prevent dirt ingress, indicating severe joint degradation. Examine the front brake discs for wear and pitting, an issue flagged in 2023, alongside the rear brake backplate noise. Given the recurring front tyre wear to the legal limit, checking suspension bushes and coil springs for wear is advisable, as neglecting these components often accelerates tyre degradation.