2014 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · LR64 MYK

The 2014 Peugeot 208 presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture at its most recent MOT on 15 September 2025, where it passed at 71,749 miles. The tester flagged two minor advisories: both front outer brake discs worn (though not excessively) and both front inner suspension arm pins or bushes worn without excessive movement. These are low-severity items typical of a twelve-year-old supermini and do not indicate an active safety risk, but they do suggest the car is entering a phase where front-end wear components will need closer monitoring. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving; it reflects a vehicle that has had intermittent attention rather than a consistent programme of preventative upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low at roughly 5,979 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. Between the 2024 test on 9 September at 67,506 miles and the 2025 test on 15 September at 71,749 miles, the car covered 4,243 miles in just over twelve months, which is modest but not negligible. The 2023 test on 21 September recorded 63,180 miles, meaning the car added 4,326 miles in the prior twelve-month period. There are no alarming gaps in the record, and the mileage progression is steady rather than erratic, suggesting regular short-to-medium distance use rather than prolonged standing. The recurring advisory on front suspension arm pin or bush wear appeared in both the September 2025 pass and the September 2025 fail at 71,473 miles. This is a pattern worth taking seriously. Worn inner bushes on the front lower arms affect steering precision and tyre wear, and the fact that the item was noted twice within days suggests it has been deteriorating gradually rather than failing suddenly. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected on a ramp, paying close attention to the rear bushes of the front lower control arms and the condition of the front anti-roll bar links. The brake disc wear advisory also appeared in both September 2025 tests, indicating the front discs have been at or near the minimum thickness threshold for some time. Combined with the September 2025 fail item showing tyre wear to the legal limit and an offside front tyre with exposed cords, this points to a period where basic consumable checks were not kept up. The exposed ply on the offside front tyre is particularly concerning, as it represents a serious defect that should have been caught well before the test. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, check the remaining brake disc thickness and pad depth, and examine the exhaust for the minor gas leak noted in September 2024, which may have worsened if left unaddressed.