2009 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · NV58 NKD

The 2009 Peugeot 207 holds a current MOT pass dated 21 January 2026 at 170,745 miles, following a failure the previous day on 20 January 2026 at the identical recorded mileage. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor defects rather than a clear pattern of improvement. The most recent test still carried advisories for an engine oil leak, an offside rear service brake binding, slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing, and corrosion noted at both rear suspension component mountings. None of these items were deemed severe enough to fail the vehicle, yet their persistence across multiple years indicates a car that has been kept running rather than comprehensively repaired. The mileage progression shows approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is typical for a 17-year-old small hatchback. Between the January 2025 test at 165,799 miles and the January 2026 tests at 170,745 miles, the car covered 4,946 miles in twelve months, suggesting lighter recent use. The record shows no gaps longer than the standard annual cycle, and the odometer readings advance logically with no obvious anomalies or sudden jumps. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking system during any physical inspection. The rear suspension mounting points have been flagged for corrosion in every test from 2024 through 2026, and while each tester judged it not excessive, the repeated mention across chassis, floor, and inner sill areas warrants a thorough check for structural integrity, particularly around subframe and trailing arm attachment points. The offside rear brake binding appeared in both the 2025 and 2026 failures, and the nearside rear brake was also flagged as excessively binding and lagging in January 2025. This pattern suggests a caliper, hose, or handbrake cable issue that may not have been fully resolved. The nearside rear wheel bearing advisory in January 2026 and the slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint noted in January 2025 further point to a car with ageing, high-mileage running components that require careful hands-on assessment for play, noise, and any signs of imminent failure.