2016 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · RJ16 AEC

The 2016 Peugeot 108 showed a clean roadworthy condition at its latest DVSA examination on 28 May 2025 at 48,255 miles, where the tester logged no defects or advisories. That pass certificate lapsed on 27 May 2026, some seven weeks before the current date of 16 July 2026, leaving the vehicle without valid MOT cover today. The maintenance trend across the five recorded tests is stable, with no recurring mechanical faults. A notable anomaly is the 20 August 2024 failure at 44,580 miles showing no defects, reversed by a pass on 2 September 2024 at 44,792 miles. Mileage sits low for a decade-old hatchback. From 34,610 miles at the 18 August 2022 test, the car reached 39,098 miles by 29 August 2023 and 44,580 miles by the failed 20 August 2024 attempt, an average annual gain near 4,800 miles. The 212-mile increment to the 2 September 2024 pass reflects a swift retest, not real use. Coverage then rose to 48,255 miles by May 2025, after which no further entries exist before mid-2026. Such sparse, low-mileage data implies light duty or storage, but offers limited visibility of interim upkeep. Previous owners demonstrably maintained the car to pass standard at each presented test, yet the unexplained 2024 fail suggests casual test management rather than mechanical neglect. A clean sheet provides no excuse to skip physical scrutiny. At ten years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs demand hands-on checks for age-related wear invisible during a cursory pass. Low mileage often masks perished rubber seals and surface corrosion on structural members from prolonged standing. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity drew no flags, but the buyer should still confirm absence of hidden rust and inspect tyre tread and wiper blades as consumables. Obtain the official DVSA fail rationale for August 2024 to exclude any omitted defect. Given the expired certificate, a fresh test is mandatory before road use; the historical record otherwise supports a fundamentally sound mechanical baseline.