2016 Peugeot 108 Active 1.0L Petrol · LK09 APR

The 2016 Peugeot 108 Active currently holds an unroadworthy status following a failed MOT on 2 June 2026 at 83,052 miles. Curiously, the DVSA record lists no defects against that failure, which is highly unusual and suggests either an administrative error, a failure to complete the test, or a defect logged outside the standard defect categories. Prior to this, the maintenance trend was entirely stable. The vehicle passed four consecutive MOTs between March 2022 and May 2025 with zero advisories or failures, indicating consistent basic upkeep across multiple keepers. The sudden failure in June 2026 breaks that clean pattern and demands immediate clarification before any purchase proceeds. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old city car, averaging roughly 8,305 miles per year. The annual increments are steady: 11,224 miles between March 2022 and May 2024, then 11,649 miles through to May 2025, and a sharp jump of 7,332 miles in just thirteen days between 10 May and 2 June 2026. That final spike is anomalous. Either the odometer reading was recorded incorrectly during the June test, or the vehicle was used intensively in a very short window. A buyer should verify the June 2026 mileage against the physical odometer and service records to rule out a discrepancy. Despite the clean advisory history, the absence of any recorded defects across five tests spanning four years raises a question rather than providing reassurance. A decade-old Peugeot 108 operating in the UK will typically present minor corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points by this age, along with wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust components. The fact that none were flagged suggests either the car has been garaged and lightly used, or inspections have been cursory. A buyer should physically inspect the underside for structural corrosion, check the condition of all brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and examine the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration. Tyre condition and age also warrant close attention, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth. The June 2026 failure must be treated as the primary concern. Without a documented defect reason, there is no way to determine whether the issue is a simple fix such as a registration plate illumination fault or something more serious like a structural integrity concern identified during the inspection. Request the VT30 failure certificate from the testing station before committing to any transaction. Until the failure reason is known and the vehicle retests with a pass, this car cannot be considered roadworthy under current DVSA records.