2012 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · RV12 SZP

The 2012 Peugeot 207 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 3 April 2025 at 61,604 miles. The absence of any recorded defects across the majority of its recent history indicates a vehicle kept in sound mechanical order. A minor anomaly exists in the 2023 record, where a test on 14 April at 41,333 miles shows a failure despite no defects listed, likely representing an aborted test or administrative error rather than a mechanical fault, as the subsequent test four days later passed cleanly. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally low usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 4,400 miles per year. Between the March 2022 test at 26,980 miles and the April 2023 test at 41,333 miles, the car covered approximately 14,353 miles in just over twelve months, suggesting a period of heavier use or a return to regular commuting. The subsequent two years show a dramatic drop in usage, with only 10,107 miles added between April 2023 and April 2024, and a mere 61 miles recorded between April 2024 and April 2025. This drastic reduction in recent mileage implies the vehicle has spent prolonged periods stationary. Despite the clean MOT record, the recent ultra-low mileage and extended periods of inactivity warrant a thorough physical inspection. A car standing idle for long durations suffers from deteriorated rubber components; a buyer should closely examine the condition of suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, and the operation of binding brake calipers. The drivetrain and cooling system hoses also require scrutiny for perishing. While the MOT history suggests a previous owner who addressed mechanical issues promptly, the current state of consumables and seals will depend entirely on how the vehicle was stored during its recent period of minimal use.