2013 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · RE13 XGY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 89,538 miles passed, it followed a failure just five days prior. This failure highlighted significant mechanical issues, including a noisy track rod end with excessive play and an incorrectly adjusted parking brake. The recurring nature of lighting defects and poor tyre condition across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they directly result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 4,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This low annual mileage often leads to the specific type of age-related degradation in rubber components, as evidenced by the repeated mentions of perished tyres and corroded brake hoses noted in the advisories. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the record shows worn suspension arm bushes in 2024 and a failed track rod end in 2025. The tester also flagged corrosion on the central rear subframe mounting area in the most recent test; while not deemed excessive at the time, this requires annual monitoring to ensure structural integrity does not deteriorate. The brake history shows a pattern of thin pads and corroded hoses, indicating the braking system may be nearing the end of its service life or requires a thorough fluid.