2012 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · SP12 ASO

The Peugeot Boxer presents a clean MOT history over the past three years, with the most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 32,242 miles showing no defects—an outcome consistent with the three preceding passes in June 2024, June 2023, and June 2022. The absence of advisories or failures during this period suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a level sufficient to meet DVSA standards, with no recurring issues to indicate worsening mechanical or structural concerns. The only anomaly is the duplicate entry for June 2023, where the same mileage (26,073) appears once as a pass and once as a fail, which may imply a clerical error rather than a genuine test discrepancy. Overall, the trend is stable, with no red flags in the official records. The vehicle’s mileage accumulation is unusually low for its age, averaging just 2,303 miles per year since 2012. Between the June 2022 test (23,542 miles) and the June 2023 test (26,073 miles), the car covered only 2,531 miles in 12 months—a pace that suggests either infrequent use or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests (3,782 miles over 12 months) remains similarly modest, reinforcing the pattern. Such low mileage reduces wear on high-stress components like brakes, suspension bushes, and drivetrain seals, but it also raises questions about whether the vehicle has been stored in conditions that could accelerate corrosion or fluid degradation. Without service records, it’s impossible to confirm if fluids like brake fluid, coolant, or differential oil have been refreshed according to manufacturer recommendations. Given the lack of MOT advisories or defects, the buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of components typically prone to neglect in low-mileage vehicles. Pay particular attention to the suspension—check for degraded rubber bushes in control arms, sway bar links, and coil springs, as these can stiffen or crack even with minimal use. Inspect the brake system for binding calipers, uneven disc wear, or seized handbrake mechanisms, especially if the vehicle has sat unused for extended periods. Structural integrity is another key area; examine the underbody for corrosion in high-stress zones like wheel arches, subframes, and exhaust mounting points, as moisture ingress during storage can accelerate rust. Finally, verify fluid levels and condition—brake fluid, power steering fluid, and engine oil may have degraded despite low mileage, particularly if the vehicle was left unattended in damp or salty environments.