2014 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · OV14 LLJ

This Peugeot 208 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean pass recorded on December 10, 2025, at 60,999 miles. The recent MOT history reveals an unusual pattern of immediate retests, where the vehicle failed on December 9, 2025, at 60,996 miles and again on June 4, 2025, at 59,728 miles, only to pass the following day in both instances. These successive failures without recorded defect descriptions typically point to administrative presentation issues, delayed paperwork processing, or minor non-structural rectifications rather than chronic mechanical failures, indicating that the core maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle shows low mileage accumulation for its age, sitting at 60,999 miles across approximately twelve years of service, which averages to roughly 5,083 miles annually. A close examination of the timeline highlights steady use up to the April 8, 2024 test at 54,965 miles, followed by an acceleration in testing frequency through mid and late 2025. This low annual mileage profile suggests the hatchback spent periods standing or engaged exclusively in short urban trips, a usage pattern that frequently accelerates internal exhaust condensation and battery wear while preserving core structural integrity. Prospective buyers should inspect components vulnerable to low-mileage deterioration, focusing specifically on brake discs and calipers that can suffer from surface corrosion or binding due to infrequent heavy braking. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust brackets deserve a thorough physical check on a ramp, as rubber compounds degrade over time regardless of low mileage accumulation. Verifying the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking is equally essential before purchase, ensuring the mechanical reality matches the clean pass sheet.