2005 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · YP55 AHJ

The 2005 Peugeot 107 holds a current MOT pass status, with the most recent recorded test on 4 December 2023 showing a pass with no advisories or defects recorded against it. Notably, the same date also carries a failed entry on the record; while no defects are itemised in the data supplied, a duplicate test outcome on a single day indicates the vehicle was presented, rejected, and then re-submitted within hours and cleared on the same visit. That said, the overall trend across the three passing tests (December 2021, December 2022, and December 2023) is one of stability, with no recurring advisories appearing in the supplied data. A buyer should be aware that nearly three years have elapsed since the last recorded test in a car that is now 21 years old, so a fresh MOT inspection is essential before purchase. The recorded mileage of 113,017 against an annualised figure of roughly 5,382 miles per year is unusually low for a 2005 vehicle, suggesting either prolonged periods of standing or genuinely light use. The supplied history only documents four tests between late 2021 and late 2023, leaving the period from the car's registration through to 2021 entirely unmapped. Low annual mileage does not necessarily equate to preserved mechanical condition; on a vehicle of this age, extended standing can accelerate corrosion on underbody components, brake disc pitting, and deterioration of rubber elements such as suspension bushes, dampers, and drive belts. With no service or test data covering the first sixteen years of the car's life, the mileage narrative cannot be treated as evidence of consistent care. Given the absence of recorded defects, there are no specific advisories to investigate further, but the age and standing-time implications demand a hands-on inspection. Priority items for a physical survey include the rear suspension beam, coil springs and bushes, which are known wear points on the Peugeot 107/108/C1 platform; brake calipers, particularly the rear drums, for seizure after long idle periods; and underbody and sill corrosion, which a low-mileage car stored outdoors can still develop. Tyre condition, battery health, and fluid seals should also be checked, as these deteriorate regardless of mileage. The MOT record itself is too sparse to support any claim of long-term mechanical soundness, so the verdict rests almost entirely on what a physical inspection reveals today. From a buyer-risk perspective, the picture is mixed. The last recorded pass is clean, but the test is now nearly three years out of date, the failure on the same day remains unexplained in the data, and there is no documented history covering the majority of the vehicle's life. Combined with a 21-year-old chassis and the inherent wear risks of low-mileage or stored vehicles, the purchasing risk should be treated as High. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, followed by a fresh MOT, is strongly advised before committing to the purchase.