2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SM66 BVR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on April 9 2026 at 48,282 miles which passed with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend remains consistent over several years. Despite a single failure recorded in early December 2024, the issues were rectified immediately to pass the retest that same day. This suggests the previous owner was responsive to mechanical requirements rather than allowing faults to persist. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per annum. There is a visible gap in usage between the January 2023 test at 39,531 miles and the January 2024 test at 43,584 miles, where the car covered roughly 4,000 miles. This low annual accumulation generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. However, long periods of standing or short-distance driving can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or brake spotting due to lack of active use. Given the clean history of the most recent tests, a buyer should focus physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage neglect. Check the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, which often occurs on cars that are not driven frequently. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or perish, as age-related decay happens regardless of the distance driven. Since the record shows no structural corrosion advisories, a visual check of the underbody for surface rust should confirm the structural integrity remains sound.