2009 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · MJ09 BZP

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test on June 2025 at 145,636 miles, the failure record just one day prior reveals multiple critical safety and environmental defects. The tester identified a major exhaust box leak, a split offside front CV boot, and a structural failure in the nearside rear tyre. These issues suggest the previous owner only addressed faults when necessary to secure an MOT certificate rather than replacing components before they failed. At 145,636 miles over 17 years, the car has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 2,100 miles covered between the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, and 3,100 miles between 2023 and 2024. However, the low annual mileage does not insulate the vehicle from mechanical degradation, as evidenced by the excessive oil leak recorded in June 2024 and the exhaust emissions failure encountered in June 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine and sealing system due to the excessive oil leak flagged in 2024. The recurring exhaust issues and the recent lambda reading failure indicate a potentially failing catalytic converter or oxygen sensor, which are costly repairs. Inspect the exhaust system for further corrosion or incomplete leaks following the 2025 failure. Given the history of split CV boots and structural tyre tears, the front suspension and drivetrain components should be checked for grease leaks and excessive play to ensure no hidden damage has resulted from the recent repairs.