2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · MV60 BXG

The 2010 Peugeot 207 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, passed on 28 August 2025 at 80,217 miles, followed a failure on the same day at 80,216 miles. That failure flagged a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, split nearside front CV boot, and incorrect headlamp aim. The immediate retest passed, suggesting these specific items were addressed. However, advisories carried forward from the failure, including a corroded sump area causing an oil leak and a corroded offside rear inner sill mounting point, remain unresolved. The trend is not clearly improving; it shows reactive fixes rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the August 2023 pass at 76,111 miles and the September 2024 test at 76,338 miles, the car covered just 227 miles in over a year. Then, between September 2024 and August 2025, it jumped 3,879 miles to 80,217. This suggests either a period of very light use or a gap in recorded activity, followed by more regular driving. The annualised average of roughly 5,000 miles is low for a 16-year-old car, but the uneven distribution raises questions about how consistently the vehicle was maintained during dormant periods. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and drivetrain carefully. The repeated appearance of a worn lower suspension arm ball joint and split CV boot points to neglected joint boots and ageing rubber components. The sump area flagged as badly corroded with an active oil leak needs close examination; if the corrosion has penetrated the sump body, repair costs escalate quickly. The corroded offside rear inner sill mounting point is a structural concern. While the tester deemed it not excessive at the time, corrosion in prescribed areas can worsen rapidly, especially on a car that may have stood for long periods. Check the inner sill for softness or fresh underseal masking deeper decay. The exhaust system has shown recurring mounting defects across multiple tests, and the headlamp aim issue suggests possible bulb or unit replacement without proper alignment. Tyre condition has been flagged repeatedly for perishing and age-related cracking, including a 2003-dated tyre noted in 2024. This indicates tyres were not replaced on a sensible cycle. Verify the age and condition of all four tyres and the spare. Overall, the record reflects a car that has had essential safety items fixed to pass testing but has not received consistent preventative maintenance. A thorough underbody inspection and test drive focused on suspension clunks, steering vagueness, and exhaust integrity is strongly advised before purchase.