2002 Peugeot 106 1.1L Petrol · BW02 ACO

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to an expired MOT certificate spanning nearly five years. The most recent recorded test in October 2021 at 109,598 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, yet the car has not undergone a formal inspection since that date. While the maintenance trend appeared stable between 2018 and 2020 with consecutive passes, the significant lack of recent data means the current mechanical condition and structural integrity of the Peugeot remain unverified. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between November 2018 and October 2020, the car covered only 2,568 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of inactivity. Such low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear, specifically regarding the drying of seals and the perish of rubber components. The gap in testing since the 2021 failure suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary, which typically accelerates corrosion corrosion and brake fluid contamination. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the chassis, as Peugeot 106 models are prone to structural rust in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the long period without testing, the inspector should check for seized calipers, perished suspension bushes, and tyre sidewall cracking. Brake discs should be examined for heavy pitting, and the fuel lines for signs of surface corrosion. Without a recent MOT record, the risk of discovering significant mechanical failures or hazardous structural weaknesses remains high.