2013 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · VO63 OAV

A remarkably sparse MOT history defines this 2013 Peugeot 207, with only three test entries on file and zero recorded advisories or defect categories across any of them. While the latest test on 3 November 2025 recorded a pass, it is worth noting that an immediately concurrent failure was also logged on the same date, suggesting a minor rectification was carried out between the two outcomes, and a similar pass-fail pair appeared on 4 November 2024. Despite these dual entries, the absence of any advisory items means the vehicle has no documented wear concerns on components such as suspension components, brake components, tyres, or exhaust systems, which is an unusually clean record for a thirteen-year-old car. The trend therefore reads as stable, with no escalating pattern of deterioration and no chronic issues flagged over the testing period. The recorded mileage of 61,707 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 4,747 miles, which is notably below the typical usage rate for a car of this age and one that often indicates either genuine low usage or extended periods of inactivity. Such low-mileage profiles can present a mixed mechanical picture; components like brake discs, callipers, and suspension bushes can suffer from surface corrosion and seizing due to underuse, while ageing rubber items, including bushes, gaiters, and seals, can deteriorate from standing rather than wear. The fact that no advisories have been raised across the recorded tests is reassuring, but it is important to remember that an MOT only identifies defects present at the time of examination, not latent wear that may be just below the failure threshold. A thirteen-year-old vehicle with this mileage profile warrants particular attention to components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. Given the absence of any flagged components in the MOT record, the inspection priorities for a prospective buyer should focus on age-related deterioration typical of small French hatchbacks from this era. Pay particular attention to the front suspension, specifically the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these commonly perish on the 207 and can produce clonking noises over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. Inspect the front subframe mounting points and inner wheel arch areas for any surface corrosion that may not have been substantial enough to warrant an advisory but could indicate the early stages of structural concern, particularly around the strut tops. On the test drive, listen for any knocking from the front end over bumps, feel for vagueness or looseness through the steering, and check for uneven tyre wear which can indicate misalignment or worn suspension geometry. The braking system on a low-mileage 207 should also be scrutinised carefully, as discs that have been used infrequently are prone to lipping and surface corrosion that can cause pedal judder under firm braking. Lift the vehicle if possible to check for seized calliper slides, corroded brake pipes, and any weeping from the rear wheel cylinders or front calliper seals. The engine bay should be examined for signs of oil misting around the cam cover gasket and valve cover, as well as the condition of the timing chain, which on the EP6 petrol engines fitted to the 207 is a known wear item that can stretch and produce a rattle on cold start. Finally, verify the service history to confirm that age-sensitive items such as coolant, brake fluid, and the cambelt or chain have been replaced within manufacturer-recommended intervals, as low annual mileage can mask the need for time-based maintenance that a strictly mileage-based schedule would overlook.