2014 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · YC14 RAU

The DVSA MOT record for this 2014 Peugeot 208 is extremely sparse, with only two usable test outcomes across a twelve-year lifespan, and the most recent activity raises an immediate concern. On 3 September 2025 the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, yet this pass came immediately after a failure dated just one day earlier on 2 September 2025. The failure itself carries no defect entries in the supplied record, which leaves the specific reason undocumented but confirms the car was initially refused. Such a quick retest pass typically indicates the fault was minor and rectified on the day, but the absence of any recorded advisory or defect detail on either entry makes it impossible to verify what was addressed. The 2022 test at 11 April 2022 also returned a clean pass with no advisories, meaning no mechanical trend, recurring wear pattern, or emerging component issue can be traced from the official data. Mileage accumulation is remarkably light for the vehicle's age. The recorded figure of 53,178 miles against a 2014 registration equates to roughly 4,400 miles per year, well below the typical 7,000 to 9,000 annual average for a small petrol supermini of this era. With only three recorded tests, the mileage gaps between entries cannot be calculated, and whether the vehicle was used intermittently, stored for extended periods, or simply missed testing cannot be determined from MOT data alone. Low annual mileage reduces wear on high-cycle components such as brake discs, clutch friction material, and timing chain tensioners, but it can also accelerate corrosion in brake callipers, deteriorate rubber suspension bushes, and starve the fuel system of regular use. Any inference about mechanical condition from the mileage alone is not supported by the available evidence. A prospective buyer cannot rely on this MOT history to confirm ongoing mechanical health. There are no recorded advisories on the 2022 or 2025 passes, meaning neither tyre condition, brake disc thickness, exhaust integrity, nor corrosion progression has been flagged in the official record. The vehicle must therefore be physically inspected, with particular attention paid to brake calliper operation after possible standing periods, the condition of coil springs and suspension linkages for surface corrosion, and a thorough underbody check for structural rust around the rear axle and subframe mounting points. Any oily residue around the engine, perished rubber hoses, or a deteriorated exhaust flexi joint would not have been captured in such a thin MOT file and warrants direct mechanical assessment before purchase. Buying score: 45. Risk level: High.