2014 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · WR14 FSL

A clean and unblemished MOT record across five consecutive tests, with the most recent pass recorded on 28 April 2025 and no advisories or defects ever logged, establishes this 2014 Peugeot 108 as a notably well-documented example in terms of roadworthiness. The single failed entry on 3 March 2023 carries no recorded defect category, which strongly implies the failure was an administrative or technical issue resolved at the same date rather than a mechanical defect serious enough to be categorised by the tester. Across the 2022 to 2025 testing window, the vehicle has demonstrated a stable and consistently compliant mechanical profile with no deterioration trend whatsoever. For a twelve-year-old small city car, an MOT sheet entirely free of advisories relating to brake wear, suspension deterioration, exhaust integrity, or corrosion is unusual and reflects either genuinely light mechanical loading or prompt remedial attention before each annual test. At 55,709 miles against an age of approximately twelve years, this Peugeot 108 has covered an annual average of only around 4,642 miles, which sits firmly in the low-mileage bracket for its cohort. The gap between the 2022 test and the 2023 tests is minimal at roughly twelve months, and no multi-year lay-up is evident, meaning the vehicle has likely been in regular though restrained use throughout its life. Such restrained usage typically means reduced wear on major drivetrain components, longer brake disc and pad life, and slower degradation of suspension bushes and coil springs than would be expected on a higher-mileage example. The principal mechanical caveat with sustained low mileage, however, is that components such as the 12V battery, brake caliper slide mechanisms, and dry-weather tyre sidewalls can deteriorate from standing rather than wearing from use, and these items would not surface on an MOT unless they had reached a critical state. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components from the DVSA history around which to centre an inspection, but the low-mileage usage profile does warrant deliberate physical checks. On a test drive, listen for any binding or scraping from the front brake calipers, which can seize after long periods of light use, and feel for pulling to one side under gentle braking that might indicate a sticky caliper slide. Check that the engine pulls cleanly from cold without excessive smoke, as a low-mileage unit that has done many short journeys may exhibit carbon build-up or a tired starter motor. Inspect the tyres closely for sidewall cracking or perishing, which is common on cars that have stood for prolonged periods in exposed conditions, and confirm the rear tyre tread depth is even across both wheels, since seized rear brake mechanisms on Peugeot 108s can cause uneven wear. Also verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start and that the cooling fan cycles correctly, since intermittent short journeys can mask a failing thermostat or a marginal cooling system. Examine the exhaust for any blue or white smoke on the overrun, which would indicate oil or coolant ingress past internal seals that may have dried out from infrequent use. Finally, confirm the service history substantiates the mileage and includes recent replacement of the timing chain or belt, spark plugs, and brake fluid, as these intervals are time-based rather than mileage-based and are easy to overlook on a car that has covered relatively few miles each year. With the MOT record itself offering no mechanical concerns, the remaining judgement rests on these supplementary inspections and the continuity of documented servicing.