2014 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · WM08 KEE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 89,101 miles passed, it revealed three advisories regarding tyre wear and damage across the axles. This follows a failure in May 2024 where multiple issues including a split CV boot and lighting failures required immediate attention, suggesting that components are often only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There was a notable gap of nearly 9,400 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by roughly 6,600 miles in the subsequent year. This steady accumulation suggests the car has been in regular short-distance use rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components despite the perishing of the offside rear tyre noted in the latest inspection. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the nearside front drive shaft to ensure the previous split CV boot from 2024 was properly replaced and is not currently leaking grease. The recurring oil leak noted in 2024 requires a close look at the engine block and gearbox seal to determine if it is a stable weeping or worsening. Furthermore, since the front suspension arm bushes were flagged in 2023, these should be checked for excessive play or telegraphing noises, as these components continue to deteriorate and affect uneven tyre wear if not replaced.