2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · LR60 OBK

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2025-09-09, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The same defects reappeared in the failed test just two days prior, indicating unresolved issues rather than isolated failures. Persistent problems with suspension components — particularly the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and dust covers — suggest neglect or deferred repair. The nearside front tyre condition, already flagged in 2024 and again in 2025, shows no improvement, while the offside front tyre’s bulge represents a serious structural failure requiring immediate attention. Brake discs remain within legal limits but show signs of progressive wear, and oil leaks continue to recur despite not being classified as excessive. The recorded mileage of 35,507 miles over 16 years equates to roughly 2,219 miles per year, which is low for its age. This suggests the vehicle has been lightly used, but the MOT history reveals a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than natural wear. The gap between the 2023-12-01 pass and the 2024-09-14 failure spans just over 1,000 miles, yet during that time the offside front coil spring fractured — a structural failure unlikely to occur from gentle use alone. The 2025-09-09 test occurred just 1 mile after the failed test, indicating the owner may have repaired or replaced components to pass the retest, but the underlying mechanical issues remain unresolved. A buyer must inspect the front suspension system in detail, especially the anti-roll bar linkages and ball joints, as these have been repeatedly flagged with play, dust cover deterioration, and excessive wear. The offside front coil spring failure in 2024 is a critical structural concern that may have been repaired, but its integrity must be verified. Brake discs, while not yet critical, show consistent scoring and should be monitored for thickness and wear. Tyre condition, particularly the nearside front tyre’s edge wear and cracking, indicates prolonged use beyond safe limits — replacement is essential. The registration plate lamp and door mechanism failures suggest electrical or mechanical neglect that may affect safety or compliance. The vehicle’s history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed its most recent test, the recurrence of the same faults implies that underlying mechanical issues have not been addressed. A buyer should treat this as a project car requiring immediate inspection of suspension, brakes, and tyres, and should verify whether the coil spring and anti-roll bar components were properly replaced or merely bypassed. The low annual mileage does not negate the mechanical risks flagged in the MOT records — in fact, it may indicate the vehicle has been stored or driven infrequently, allowing corrosion and component degradation to progress unnoticed.