2016 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · WA58 AFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive pattern of repair rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in October 2025 at 76,973 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative engine malfunction light and a worn nearside front tyre. While the car passed after these repairs, the presence of an MIL fault suggests underlying electronic or sensor issues that may not be fully addressed. The trend remains stable but marginal, with faults consistently appearing only once they trigger a formal MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 11,000 miles between March 2021 and April 2022, followed by an 8,000-mile stretch between September 2024 and October 2025. This suggests the car is used for short-distance urban commuting, which can lead to accelerated stresses on rubber components and brakes if the vehicle is not maintained between test intervals. A buyer must focus specifically on the braking system, as it shows a recurring history of neglect. The tester flagged thin front pads and a weakened offside rear disc in September 2024, following an advisory for pitted front discs in April 2023. This indicates the previous owner only replaced brake components when they reached the point of failure. A physical inspection should check for uneven wear on the remaining pads and ensure the calipers are not sticking, given the imbalance issues noted back in 2020. The engine management light failure in late 2025 requires a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the emissions or fueling system. Additionally, the recurring reports of worn tyres on the edges in 2020 and 2025 suggest a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Inspect the front suspension for play and verify that the current tyres do not show signs of geometry problems that the previous owners ignored until the MOT-.