2016 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Diesel · SF66 FNP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a trend of recurring suspension issues. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 29,586 miles passed, the tester flagged corroded rear coil springs. This follows an identical advisory from the September 2024 test at 28,079 miles, where the same defect was noted. The fact that the corrosion persisted across two years suggests a lack of proactive maintenance regarding these specific suspension components. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-mileage patterns, with only 1,507 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This level of use typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to dry rotting. The failure in September 2022 for a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot is a common symptom of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods between journeys. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension in person to ensure the corrosion on the coil springs has not progressed to structural failure or affected the shock absorbers. Given the recurring nature of this advisory, a physical check should look for any significant cracking or thinning metal that the MOT tester might have overlooked. The low mileage also warrants a close inspection of the brake discs for pitting and the condition of the tyres for sidew cracking, as these components age faster than they wear when a car is used infrequently.