2015 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · PK15 ABV

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent decline in upkeep following several years of clean MOT results. While the 2026-01-26 test resulted in a pass, the initial failure on that same date indicates a lapse in basic preventative maintenance. The tester flagged multiple immediate failures including an insecure exhaust system, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and front tyres reaching the legal limit of 1.6mm. This shift from the clean 2025-01-28 and 2024-01-29 tests suggests the vehicle may have been neglected or left sitting for a period prior to the most recent inspection. The mileage history reflects very low usage for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,293 miles per year. A significant period of inactivity is evident between the 2022-10-24 test at 27,112 miles and the 2024-01-29 test at 27,196 miles, where the car covered fewer than 100 miles in over a year. The subsequent increase to 38,426 miles in 2025 and finally 47,221 miles in early 2026 shows a more regular driving pattern recently. This pattern of low usage often leads to the specific issues seen in the latest record, such as surface corrosion on brake components and tyre degradation from lack of movement. A prospective buyer should focus on the braking system and tyre condition during a physical inspection. The January 2026 test recorded advisories for both nearside and offside front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored. While not currently a failure, this surface corrosion is typical of low-mileage cars that sit idle, but it warrants checking for thickness and smoothness to ensure the discs do not require immediate replacement. The inspector should also verify that the new tyres fitted following the 2026 failure are of an acceptable brand and that the exhaust system is now securely mounted and free from excessive play.