2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SN13 JGV

A consistent record of clean passes defines this Peugeot 208's roadworthiness history, with the most recent test on 10 February 2026 concluding with no defects or advisories, continuing a stable trend that stretches back through every recorded examination. Across five MOT entries spanning late 2021 to early 2026, the vehicle has only ever attracted a single advisory, and that relates to a wear item rather than any structural or systemic concern. The absence of recurring corrosion advisories, suspension component flags, exhaust issues, or brake pipe concerns is particularly noteworthy for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, suggesting that the mechanical condition presented at test has remained steady rather than deteriorating. There is no pattern of repeat advisories that would point to a chronic defect being masked between tests, which makes the overall picture reassuring from a structural and safety standpoint. The recorded mileage of 45,080 miles against an age of approximately thirteen years equates to an annual accumulation of around 3,468 miles, which sits firmly in low-use territory for this class of vehicle. There are no extended gaps in the MOT timeline that would indicate prolonged periods off the road, with tests appearing at roughly twelve-month intervals from 2021 onwards, and the mileage progression between tests is consistent and modest. Low annual mileage of this nature typically means reduced wear on high-cycle consumables such as clutch friction material, engine internals, and brake friction surfaces, but it also raises the consideration that items more dependent on calendar age than usage, such as rubber boots, bushes, and flexible components, may have aged without being exercised. However, given the absence of any advisories relating to perished components, perished boots, or stiff linkages across all recorded tests, the calendar-age exposure does not appear to have produced flagged deterioration so far. The sole advisory on record, issued on 20 December 2021 for front brake pads wearing thin, relates specifically to the pad friction material at 1.1.13 (a) (ii), indicating that at that point the pads had reached a serviceable but reduced thickness. Given the low mileage accumulation since that test, replacement would have been likely well before the 2024 or 2026 examinations, and the fact that no further brake-related advisory has appeared suggests the pads were either renewed or had sufficient material remaining to pass comfortably. On a physical inspection, the buyer should check the current pad thickness through the wheel spokes and inspect the front brake discs for lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, as a vehicle of this age can develop corroded disc surfaces even where pad material remains adequate. On a test drive, attention should be paid to any front-end clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate wear in the front suspension links, anti-roll bar bushes, or drop links, none of which have been flagged historically but are worth confirming given the calendar age. Steering should be checked for any pulling to one side under braking, which can suggest binding calipers or uneven pad wear on the front axle. The exhaust should be listened for any blowing sounds or rattles from the centre or rear sections, and the underside visually inspected for any fresh corrosion around subframe mounting points, brake line unions, or the rear axle assembly. Given the clean MOT history and modest mileage, this 208 presents as a mechanically well-maintained example, but a pre-purchase inspection remains advisable to confirm the condition of age-sensitive components that fall outside the scope of standard MOT testing.