2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · BJ58 AAX

The defining mechanical story of this 2008 Peugeot 107 is a progressive corrosion problem centred on the rear axle, suspension mountings, and brake pipework, evidenced by advisories issued in 2021, 2022, and the 2023 test. The trajectory worsened markedly between October 2021 and October 2022, culminating in a fail on 12 October 2022 where dangerous and major defects were recorded for an insecure offside front hydraulic brake caliper and an excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe. A pass was achieved just one day later on 13 October 2022, indicating remedial work was carried out between those two tests. The most recent pass on 17 October 2023, accompanied by advisories for a worn front anti-roll bar linkage and nearside outer sill damage, demonstrates that the vehicle remains roadworthy for the moment, but the persistent rear axle corrosion flagged across three consecutive tests suggests an ongoing structural integrity concern rather than a resolved one. Mileage accumulation sits at 133,181 recorded miles across roughly eighteen years, equating to an annual rate of approximately 7,399 miles. This figure is broadly typical for a car of this age and indicates no prolonged periods off the road, nor any unusually heavy use that might accelerate mechanical wear. The MOT history supports this picture, with tests recorded on a regular annual cycle from at least 2021 through 2023. The continuous usage means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and the timing chain components typical of the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine will have accrued normal wear rather than the additional stress associated with high-mileage operation. Given the specific defect history, the buyer should focus attention squarely on the rear suspension and braking system. The advisories for general rear axle corrosion in 2021 and 2022, combined with the excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe that caused the 2022 fail, warrant a thorough underneath inspection. Listen on a test drive for any knocking or clonking from the rear over uneven surfaces, which would indicate further deterioration of the suspension mounting areas, particularly the nearside. Check for any pulling under heavy braking, uneven pedal feel, or a soft brake pedal that might indicate the brake pipework repair from late 2022 is now compromised, and pay close attention to the handbrake holding on an incline as corroded rear brake mechanisms are a common consequence of the axle condition flagged here. The front anti-roll bar linkage wear recorded in 2023 should also be checked, as worn anti-roll bar bushes typically produce a knocking noise over speed humps and during directional changes, and may have worsened in the intervening period. The nearside outer sill damage noted in the same test warrants visual inspection from below, as outer sill corrosion is a known vulnerability on small Peugeots of this generation and can progress rapidly once started. Finally, although this model is chain-driven rather than belt-driven, given the higher-than-average mileage for its class, listen for any rattle or rough idle on cold start which could indicate timing chain tensioner wear, and verify the clutch bite point for any slipping or judder consistent with the age and mileage accrued.