2017 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Diesel · SD17 OPM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a shift from pristine condition to reactive repairs. While the most recent MOT in April 2023 at 40,505 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just one mile prior. This failure highlighted an excessive oil leak from the engine and thin brake pads on both the front and rear axles, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed issues when necessitated by a test failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a significant usage gap between April 2022 at 20,239 miles and April 2023 at 40,505 miles, where the car covered over 20,000 miles in a single year. This burst of activity follows long periods where the vehicle sat stationary, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake corrosion despite the low overall wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to ensure the nearside lower oil leak flagged in 2023 has been professionally rectified and not merely masked. Given the previous failure for thin brake pads, the current state of the friction material and discs should be checked for glazing or uneven wear. Because the vehicle has spent long periods without regular use, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers and perished suspension bushes, which are common failure points on low-mileage cars that are not driven frequently.