2014 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Petrol · SF14 EPK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 at 63,345 miles resulted in a failure due to a split nearside front drive shaft boot and a worn nearside rear tyre. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the recurrence of the CV boot failure—which also caused a failure in 2025—suggests the owner only addresses mechanical components once they reach a point of inspection-triggered failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. However, there is a significant spike in usage between February 2022 (29,623 miles) and January 2024 (41,936 miles), where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a short period. This rapid accumulation coincides with a period of poor neglect, as the 2024 test flagged multiple tyres with exposed cords and tread depths below the legal limit, indicating that basic consumable maintenance was skipped during high-mileage intervals. A buyer must closely inspect the rear suspension and braking system. The tester flagged corroded rear coil springs in both 2021 and 2025, indicating that the vehicle is prone to rust-related structural de-lamination in these areas. Furthermore, the history shows recurring thin brake pads being noted in 2020 and 2021, suggesting the vehicle operates with components near the limit of their service life. Given the previous failure for a corroded fuel filler pipe in 2023 and an exhaust leak in 2020, a thorough visual check of the fuel lines and exhaust manifold is required to ensure no signs of advanced corrosion or structural degradation.