2013 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · WM63 LGE

The 2013 Peugeot 208 presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 7 November 2025 at 37,761 miles. That test passed with only minor advisories for worn front and rear brake discs, all noted as not excessively worn. The trend over the last two years shows a clear improvement: the 2024 failure was resolved promptly the following day, and the 2025 test recorded no failures at all. Brake disc wear appears to be a recurring but managed issue rather than a worsening defect, suggesting the owner has been addressing consumable wear within normal service intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle. At 37,761 miles, the annual average sits at roughly 2,905 miles per year. The record shows a gap of 540 miles between the November 2024 test at 37,221 miles and the November 2025 test at 37,761 miles, confirming continued light use. Prior to that, the car covered 503 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. This is a consistent pattern of low annual mileage with no sudden accumulation spikes, indicating the vehicle has likely been used for short, local journeys rather than sustained motorway driving. Such usage can keep mechanical wear low but may also point to repeated cold starts and short trips, which are harder on exhaust systems and engine components over time. Buyers should pay close attention to the front exhaust mounting, which was flagged as defective in the November 2024 test. Although the 2025 record does not re-flag this item, a physical inspection is warranted to confirm the mount has been properly replaced and that no exhaust movement or grounding has caused secondary damage to the downpipe or catalytic converter. The repeated appearance of worn and pitted brake discs across multiple tests, combined with thin rear inner pads in 2024, suggests the braking system has been working harder than expected for the mileage. A thorough inspection of disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation is advisable, particularly at the rear where pitting was noted. The split offside front CV boot, which caused the 2023 and 2024 failures, appears to have been rectified before the 2025 test. A buyer should still check the joint for play, clicking under load, and any evidence of grease loss or contamination ingress. The recurring front tyre advisories for cracking, perishing, and structural tears across both 2023 and 2024 tests raise a concern about tyre age and storage conditions. Even with low mileage, a 2013 vehicle may be running on tyres that are past their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Inspect all four sidewalls carefully for age-related deterioration and confirm the date codes match a recent replacement set.