2019 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · PL68 LDZ

The most recent MOT from February 2026 shows a pass, but it reveals several advisory items that indicate the vehicle's condition is beginning to decline. While the car was defect-free in 2023 and 2025, the latest inspection identified multiple issues involving the front suspension, exhaust mounting, and front braking components. The main risk pattern involves wear on consumable parts. The presence of worn suspension arm bushes on both sides, along with thinning brake pads and pitted discs, suggests that while the car has been well-maintained in the past, mechanical wear is now becoming evident. This trend looks to be worsening, moving from a completely clean history to a list of multiple advisories in a single year. With only 30,714 miles recorded over seven years, this Peugeot has been driven significantly less than the UK average. This low mileage suggests lighter overall use, but it can also imply the vehicle has spent long periods stationary. Such under-use can sometimes lead to issues like perished rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs, which aligns with the recent reports of pitted discs and worn bushes. The mileage signal is somewhat ambiguous; it suggests less mechanical fatigue on the engine and drivetrain, but the recent advisories suggest that the lack of regular use or simply the age of the components is starting to catch up with the car. Before purchasing, you should personally inspect the front suspension for any knocking sounds during a test drive and check the thickness of the front brake pads and the condition of the discs.