2009 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · VO59 AXJ

The 2009 Peugeot 207 currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 24 September 2025 at 90,187 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The vehicle failed its initial attempt the previous day at 90,165 miles due to severe exhaust emissions faults, including excessive carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon content alongside an out-of-spec Lambda reading. The tester also flagged an inoperative engine MIL and a worn Offside Front suspension ball joint. While the car subsequently passed, the sudden emergence of multiple critical failures suggests underlying mechanical neglect rather than gradual wear. The recorded mileage of 90,187 miles equates to a low annual average of roughly 5,305 miles, which typically indicates light usage or prolonged periods of standing. The accumulation remains remarkably consistent year-on-year, moving from 85,089 miles in September 2023 to 87,480 miles in September 2024, and reaching 90,187 miles in September 2025. This steady, low-mileage progression rules out rapid wear from high usage but raises questions about the impact of short, cold journeys, which often cause the exact type of engine management and emissions failures observed in the 2025 test. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the track control arm ball joints have been a recurring concern. Both sides were excessively worn in the September 2024 test at 87,480 miles, and the Offside joint failed again just twelve months later at 90,165 miles, indicating either poor-quality replacement parts or unresolved structural wear. The front inner brake discs remain corroded on their edges, a common issue on lightly used vehicles where pads fail to wipe the full disc face. The 2024 failure for a missing Offside Front wheel bolt points to careless wheel refitting, demanding a thorough check of all wheel fixings. Finally, the 2025 emissions failure and inoperative MIL require verification that the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors are functioning correctly, as short-trip driving likely caused unburnt fuel to contaminate the exhaust system.