2014 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SC63 MVP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in July 2025 at 72,034 miles passed after a failure just four miles prior due to a headlamp bulb, side repeater, and rotted exhaust mounting. While the immediate faults were rectified, the persistence of the corroded offside rear coil spring and exhaust mounting issues across multiple years suggests the owner only addresses mechanical failures when they threaten the annual test certificate. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between June 2022 and 2025, the car covered 4,173 miles, indicating low-intensity usage. However, this low mileage appears to coincide with age-related degradation rather than mechanical freshness. The recurring issues with pitted brake discs and perishing tyres noted in the records are common side effects of vehicles that sit for long periods or are driven short distances where components do not operating temperature. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The record flags a corroded offside rear coil spring dating back to 2022, which remained an advisory through 2025, indicating potential fatigue in the metal. The front brakes have shown a consistent history of binding, pitting, and noise, suggesting the calipers may be seizing or the discs are thinning. Additionally, the noted nearside diff seal leak from 2024 requires a close look under the vehicle to ensure the oil loss has not progressed into a significant failure.