2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Petrol · PK10 PKV

The 2010 Peugeot 308 holds a current MOT test certificate passed on February 17, 2024, with no defects recorded during that examination. Reviewing the historical testing timeline, the overall maintenance trend appears stable, showing a pattern of routine upkeep rather than chronic systemic failure. Although the vehicle failed an MOT in January 2019 due to a fractured nearside front coil spring, it was promptly rectified and followed by clean passes in subsequent years, including the most recent test. This indicates that previous owners have generally addressed mechanical advisory notices and structural wear items promptly when flagged by testers. This Peugeot 308 has accumulated 95,728 miles over its sixteen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,983 miles per year, which represents a relatively low annual usage profile for a diesel or petrol family hatchback of this vintage. While low mileage can suggest lighter mechanical wear and careful private use, it can also point toward extended periods of standing idle or frequent short urban journeys where the engine rarely reaches optimal operating temperature. Prospective buyers should verify the service history to ensure oil changes were performed annually rather than strictly on mileage intervals, as infrequent servicing combined with short trips can accelerate internal carbon buildup and lubricant degradation. Given the vehicle age and history of brake and suspension advisories, a thorough physical inspection is essential before purchase. Past MOT records note pitted front and rear brake discs alongside thinning rear brake pads, meaning you should carefully inspect the friction surfaces for deep scoring, heavy rust pitting from standing, and lips on the outer edges. On your test drive, listen for any grinding noises or metallic scraping when applying the brakes, and check if the steering pulls or the pedal pulsates, which indicates warped or corrosion-pocked discs that require immediate replacement. Additionally, check the condition of all four tyres for sidewall perishing, cracking, or uneven tread wear patterns stemming from the 2022 advisories regarding inner edge wear. Finally, inspect the vehicle for age-related degradation of auxiliary components and structural elements. With the car having experienced a broken coil spring in its past, pay close attention to all suspension corners during the test drive over speed bumps, listening for metallic clunks or knocking noises from worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or failing dampers. Examine the engine bay for signs of perished rubber hoses, fluid leaks, and test the health of the 12V battery, particularly if the low annual mileage means the car has spent weeks parked without a trickle charger. Confirming that vital fluids like brake fluid and coolant have been changed within the last two years will safeguard against hidden corrosion within the hydraulic and cooling systems.