2012 Peugeot RCZ 1.6L Petrol · OV62 COA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in August 2022 at 75,304 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all standards at that time. This follows a period of clean passes since a mid-2019 failure, suggesting the previous owner addressed any necessary issues immediately to ensure compliant testing. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2019 and August 2020, where the car covered only 16,857 miles in thirteen months. Following this period, usage increased more significantly, with 10,482 miles recorded between the August 2020 and August 2022 tests. While the low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the irregular intervals can sometimes cause rubber-based components to perish or degrade during long periods of inactivity. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation despite low mileage. The RCZ features a complex suspension setup, so checking for perished arm bushes and leaking shock absorbers is essential. Because the car has not been tested in nearly four years, the buyer must inspect the brake discs and calipers for heavy surface corrosion or seized pistons. They should also examine the structural integrity of the sills and rear mounting points for rust, as low mileage does not protect a chassis from corrosion over time.