2009 Peugeot 308 1.4L Petrol · WR09 WUD

The 2009 Peugeot 308 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 19 March 2024 at 120,421 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 18 March 2024 at 120,420 miles also shows no defects listed despite being a fail, suggesting the failure reason was administrative or a minor oversight corrected within 24 hours. Across the five-year window from March 2021 through March 2024, every recorded test resulted in a pass, and no advisories or defects appear at any point. This pattern indicates consistent upkeep and a vehicle that has not developed any progressive mechanical or structural faults during the period covered by the records. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. From 100,227 miles in March 2021 to 120,421 miles in March 2024, the car accumulated roughly 20,194 miles over three years, averaging approximately 6,731 miles per year. That figure aligns closely with the overall lifetime average of around 7,084 miles per year calculated from its age and total mileage. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual increments between tests range from about 6,000 to 7,000 miles, which is steady and unremarkable for a vehicle of this type. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on components that MOT tests only sample at a single point in time. At 120,421 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are well within the age and mileage range where deterioration commonly appears between tests. The braking system warrants close attention, particularly rear calipers and handbrake cables, which are known weak points on the 308 platform and can bind intermittently without triggering a failure. Underbody corrosion around suspension mounting points, sills, and the exhaust system should be examined carefully, as structural rust on a 17-year-old vehicle can develop rapidly once protective coatings break down. Tyre condition and age should also be verified independently, since the vehicle sat at 120,421 miles for over two years without a recorded MOT, meaning the current tyres may have aged past their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. A test drive covering varied road surfaces will reveal any emerging drivetrain vibrations, gearbox issues, or exhaust emissions deterioration that a static inspection cannot detect. The MOT record is a strong foundation, but it is not a substitute for hands-on assessment of a vehicle that has now been without a valid certificate for over two years.