2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Petrol · LF62 YJC

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-29 recorded two brake pad issues (nearside and offside rear) and an insecure battery. These defects align with recurring patterns seen in earlier MOTs, indicating persistent concerns with braking components and electrical stability. The brake pad wear has been documented since 2022, with no evidence of resolution in the latest test. The battery’s instability also reappeared, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. A pattern of brake pad wear, tyre degradation, and exhaust mounting defects emerges across multiple MOTs. Brake pads were flagged in 2022, 2023, and 2025, while rear tyres showed consistent wear and damage from 2022 to 2023. The exhaust mounting defect appeared in 2023 and 2024 but was not noted in the 2025 test, raising questions about whether repairs were made. However, the recurrence of brake and battery issues implies unresolved underlying problems. The vehicle’s mileage of 83,221 miles over 14 years equates to roughly 5,944 miles annually, which is low for its age. This could indicate light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to issues like battery degradation, tyre perishing, and brake component wear.