2021 Peugeot 208 Allure Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · SA71 YKO

The 2021 Peugeot 208 Allure PureTech S/S presents a stable but recently flagged mechanical picture. The most recent MOT on 20 October 2025 at 22,628 miles passed, but the tester flagged three brake-related advisories that were entirely absent from the clean test on 25 October 2024 at 19,670 miles. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and both front brake discs showed wear, with the offside disc specifically recorded as pitted or scored. These are not failures, but they represent a new and notable deterioration over a single 12-month interval, suggesting the braking system has experienced accelerated wear in the last year. The maintenance trend is therefore stable overall but with a fresh, worsening flag on a critical safety system that demands attention. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. At 22,628 miles from a 2021 registration, the annual average sits at roughly 4,526 miles, well below the typical UK average. The gap between the October 2024 test at 19,670 miles and the October 2025 test at 22,628 miles shows an accumulation of 2,958 miles in 12 months, which is consistent and unremarkable. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or rapid spikes. The record is sparse with only two entries, but both are consecutive annual tests with no missed years, indicating at minimum a baseline legal compliance pattern. The low mileage has likely preserved structural and suspension components from high-mileage fatigue, but it does not eliminate the need for inspection, as short trips can accelerate corrosion and brake disc pitting from under-use. The October 2025 advisories centre entirely on the front braking system. A buyer should physically inspect the front brake pads for remaining material thickness and examine both front discs for the scoring and pitting noted by the tester. Pitted discs reduce braking efficiency and can accelerate pad wear, meaning both components may need simultaneous replacement. The nearside disc was flagged for general wear while the offside was specifically pitted or scored, suggesting uneven conditions side to side, possibly from a sticking caliper or simply uneven moisture exposure during periods of standing. A road test under firm braking should reveal any pulling, judder, or extended stopping distances. Beyond the flagged items, the low-mileage profile warrants a close visual check of the exhaust system for corrosion from short-run condensation, tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking given the 2025 date stamp, and suspension bushes for perishing that can occur from prolonged static periods rather than mileage. The vehicle appears fundamentally sound with no structural or emissions defects on record, but the fresh brake advisories are the single most actionable finding and should be the priority of any pre-purchase inspection.