2014 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SD64 FHT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 88,158 miles passed, it returned with advisories for both front tyres being near the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in April 2024 where multiple safety-critical issues were identified, suggesting the owner tends to address faults only when they fail an inspection rather than during routine servicing. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 58,918 miles and April 2026 at 88,158 miles, the car covered nearly 30,000 miles, indicating a steady rate of usage of roughly 10,000 miles annually during that specific three-year period. This consistent mileage suggests the car has been used regularly for commuting, which places predictable wear of wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the 2024 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Although this was rectified, the recurring mention of uneven tyre wear on the front axle suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require attention. The 2024 failure also noted high-limit carbon monoxide emissions and a deteriorated flexi-exhaust; the buyer should verify that the exhaust system is currently sound and the engine is burning cleanly to prevent future emission failures. The history of failing tyres with exposed cords in 2024 indicates a previous disregard for basic consumable safety. The current owner should check the tread depth and condition of all four tyres, as the front pair is already nearing the end of life. Given the 2023 advisory regarding underbody covers obscuring testable items, a physical inspection of the undercarriage is necessary to ensure no hidden structural corrosion or leaks have remained undetected by the tester during previous visits.