2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Diesel · LS60 UCG

The most recent MOT test on 23 January 2025 at 96,646 miles resulted in a pass, though with four advisories that signal ongoing front-end wear. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of pre-test neglect followed by remedial work: failures in November 2023 and November 2022 were both corrected within days, suggesting reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The January 2025 advisories include a repeat item, the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, which was previously failed as excessively worn in November 2023 and now shows slight play again. This indicates either substandard replacement parts or underlying structural wear in that corner of the vehicle. Mileage accumulation has been moderate and fairly consistent. Between December 2022 and November 2023, the vehicle covered 8,572 miles; from November 2023 to January 2025, only 6,914 miles. The annual rate has dropped below the historical average, which at sixteen years old sits at roughly 6,040 miles per year. There are no prolonged gaps in the testing record, though the cluster of tests in late 2022 and late 2023 with identical mileages on consecutive days shows the typical pattern of a failed test followed by rapid repair and re-test. No evidence of clocking or suspicious mileage discrepancies appears in the data. A prospective buyer should prioritise inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The anti-roll bar ball joint history on the nearside front warrants particular scrutiny, as does the corroded coil spring noted in 2025. Coil spring corrosion on a 2010 Peugeot 207 often precedes fracture, especially in a vehicle of this age. The steering rack gaiter damage, whilst currently preventing dirt ingress, will deteriorate and risk rack damage if left. Brake maintenance also demands attention. The November 2023 failure on front pads below 1.5mm thickness, combined with no advisory on discs at that time, suggests the previous owner may have run consumables to the limit. The buyer should inspect disc condition and measure remaining pad thickness independently. The rear wheel bearing replaced in late 2022 should be checked for renewed roughness or play. Finally, given the exhaust mounting defect repaired in 2023, the entire system should be assessed for further corrosion, particularly at hanger points.