2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · LD63 MZW

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward worsening mechanical condition. While the most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 66,998 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed that same day on several significant items including an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a defective rear exhaust mounting that had been snapped and poorly repaired. The presence of advisory warnings for worn mounting bushes on both front lower suspension arms suggests that while the immediate failures were rectified, the suspension system is entering a period of increased wear. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2013 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,154 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with the vehicle progressing from 47,005 miles in December 2022 to 66,998 miles by December 2025. This pattern of low mileage often implies lighter mechanical strain, yet the record shows intermittent issues with consumables and minor electrical faults. The gap between the 2025 test and the current date of 29 July 2026 means the most recent MOT is seven months old, which is relatively recent, though the suspension advisories should be monitored. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the front suspension and exhaust system. The recurring issues with the exhaust mounting, first noted as starting to break in November 2017 and later failing in December 2025 due to poor repairs, indicate a potential weakness in how the exhaust is secured to the chassis. The tester also flagged imbalanced rear brakes in December 2024 at 60,814 miles, suggesting the braking system may require a thorough inspection for sticking calipers or uneven pad wear. The history also reveals a pattern of neglected minor maintenance, such as the 2022 failure for worn tyres and the 2023 failure regarding an incorrectly fitted tyre and an insecure battery. These instances suggest the previous owner occasionally deferred basic upkeep. Given the recent advisories for suspension arm bushes, a physical inspection of the front end for play in the steering and any unusual knocks or vibrations during test drives is essential to ensure the suspension components are not nearing total failure.