2015 Peugeot 208 1.6L Diesel · SD65 EKV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 108,017 miles resulted in a pass, the immediate failure just one mile prior highlighted a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The overall trend shows a recurring issue where basic consumable items like tyres and lighting components are ignored until they reach a failure point, suggesting the previous owner only addressed faults when strictly necessary to pass the MOT test. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per year. There was a significant accumulation of roughly 11,400 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 9,064 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This steady usage suggests regular road miles, which explains the consistent wear observed on rubber components and mechanical joints. However, the persistent mention of an oil leak from 2024 through 2025 indicates a need to monitor the engine seals and gaskets for potential degradation. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and steering assembly. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2026, and the buyer should check all ball joints and suspension bushes for play or weeping. The record also shows a pattern of tyres being worn to the legal limit or perished on edges, which often indicates poor wheel alignment or delayed replacement cycles. Pay attention to the battery mounting, as it was noted as insecure in the April 2026 test, potentially causing damage to the terminals or carrier over time. The history of missing and incompatible road wheel fixings in April 2024 highlights a lapse in attention to basic safety hardware. Any buyer should verify that all wheels are currently fitted with the correct bolts and torqueed properly. While the structural integrity of the vehicle remains uncompromised in these records, the recurring nature of minor electrical and mechanical faults suggests the car may require immediate investment to ensure it remains reliable beyond the next MOT interval.