2020 Peugeot Rifter 1.5L Diesel · SF20 HCK

This Peugeot Rifter presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its five most recent tests, spanning from June 2023 to May 2025. The vehicle’s roadworthiness trend is stable, with consecutive passes—including two back-to-back tests in May 2025 at 21,176 and 21,177 miles—indicating no deterioration in core mechanical or structural areas. The absence of advisories or failures tied to suspension components, brake systems, or corrosion suggests the previous owner maintained it diligently, or the vehicle was stored with minimal use. That said, the two identical failures in May 2025, both with no defects listed, are an anomaly worth clarifying with the seller, as this could imply a clerical error or an unrecorded issue resolved between tests. The mileage of 21,177 miles over six years—averaging just 3,530 miles annually—is unusually low for a commercial or light-duty van of this age. The gap between the 2023 test (12,485 miles) and the 2024 test (17,020 miles) suggests a period of inactivity or very light use, followed by a modest increase in mileage accumulation. By May 2025, the vehicle had barely added 4,157 miles in 11 months, reinforcing the pattern of minimal operation. Such low mileage reduces wear on consumables like tyres and brakes but may also mask potential issues in components like the clutch, gearbox, or suspension bushes, which could stiffen or degrade even with limited use. Given the lack of recorded faults, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension—particularly the rear coil springs and front wishbone bushes—since these are prone to silent degradation in lightly used vehicles. The brake system, including calipers, pads, and discs, should be checked for binding or uneven wear, even though no MOT advisories were logged. Structural integrity is less of a concern given the absence of corrosion-related failures, but a close look at the underbody, wheel arches, and sills for early surface rust would be prudent. The dual MOT failures in May 2025 without defects noted could hint at an oversight, so verifying the vehicle’s full service history—especially for fluid changes and brake inspections—would provide additional confidence in its condition.