2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · MJ13 ACU

The 2013 Peugeot 208 holds a valid pass certificate from its most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 80,859 miles, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of recurring defects rather than a clear trajectory toward resolution. The vehicle failed its November 2025 test on the same day it passed, indicating the previous owner addressed specific items to secure certification. Since 2022, the tester has consistently flagged front suspension bush wear, front brake disc scoring, and tyre condition issues across multiple annual inspections. The recorded mileage aligns with typical annual usage for its age, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year since 2016. A notable gap exists between the 2020 pass at 50,447 miles and the 2021 pass at 56,927 miles, representing 6,480 miles in twelve months, which remains within normal bounds. The most striking anomaly occurred in November 2024, when the vehicle recorded a failure at 75,177 miles on the 23rd and a pass at 75,238 miles just six days later, suggesting immediate rectification of the exhaust leak and tyre wear before re-testing. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension bushes and rear perishing bushes, which the tester flagged as worn but not excessively loose in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. The front brake discs have shown progressive scoring and thinning across the last two annual inspections, warranting a check for minimum thickness and lateral run-out. Tyre condition demands close scrutiny, as the history records repeated edge wear, cuts reaching the cords, and tread depth below the legal limit, suggesting the previous owners may have delayed replacement until the last moment. The exhaust system also requires verification, given the broken front mount recorded in October 2022 and the minor leak at the catalyst converter joint noted in November 2024.