2021 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Puretech SS 1.2L Petrol · VN71 RFK

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass certificate dated 17 December 2025, recorded at 29,353 miles, yet the maintenance trend is not straightforwardly improving. The same test session produced both a failure and a pass, indicating that defects were identified and rectified within a single visit. The tester flagged both headlamp aim beams as too low, a condition typically corrected by manual adjustment rather than component replacement. More critically, the front brake discs were recorded as worn, pitted, or scored on the inner face. While the tester assessed the wear as not seriously weakened, scoring on the inner disc face often points to prolonged pad contact with corrosion debris or a sticking caliper, rather than simple surface rust. The pass outcome confirms the discs were either replaced or deemed within tolerance after investigation, but the simultaneous appearance of headlamp misalignment and inner-face disc wear suggests the vehicle may have been neglected in basic checks prior to the test. The mileage pattern reveals a notable gap. Between the clean pass on 6 December 2024 at 23,667 miles and the next test on 17 December 2025 at 29,353 miles, the vehicle covered 5,686 miles in roughly thirteen months. That is consistent with the overall low annual average of approximately 5,871 miles, but the sparse record leaves a fourteen-month blind spot with no interim service or inspection data. Low-mileage vehicles left standing for extended periods are prone to flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture ingress in fluid systems, none of which the MOT alone can confirm or rule out. A buyer should prioritise a close inspection of the front brake assembly. Inner-face scoring on discs frequently accompanies binding calipers or collapsed brake hoses that apply residual pressure, generating excessive heat and uneven wear. Check the pad thickness on both sides and verify that the caliper slides and pistons retract freely. The headlamp aim defect, though minor, warrants inspection of the mounting points and levelling mechanism for signs of impact damage or prior poor adjustment. Beyond the flagged items, examine the tyres for uneven wear or perishing, particularly if the vehicle has spent long periods stationary. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links on a low-mileage car can still deteriorate with age rather than use, so a thorough underbody check remains essential.