2011 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · OV61 LXG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite two recent test failures. The most recent MOT conducted on 05 August 2025 at 96,235 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just two days prior at nearly identical mileage. This pattern suggests minor, easily rectified issues were identified and corrected immediately to meet compliance. Since the 2023 test, the car has maintained a clean record in terms of subsequent successful inspections. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a French hatchback of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 69,290 miles and August 2024 at 82,172 miles, the car covered 12,882 miles, followed by another 14,063 miles recorded in the following year. This regular use indicates the vehicle is driven consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and braking components to prevent the corrosion and seizing associated with inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components likely to trigger the rapid failures seen in 2025. Given the age and mileage, the Peugeot 207 is prone to wear on suspension bushes and front control arms, which often manifest as play or noise during a test. Check the brake discs for signs of uneven wear or binding calipers, as these factors could have caused the immediate retest requirement. While the record is currently clean, a thorough check of the sills and exhaust system is necessary to ensure structural integrity has not begun to degrade beneath the clean MOT history.