2012 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · CV12 MVR

A clean and unbroken run of pass certificates, the most recent dated 7 June 2025, establishes this Peugeot 107 as a mechanically sound candidate from a roadworthiness perspective. Across four consecutive MOT entries from 2022 through 2025, no advisories have been recorded at all, which is genuinely uncommon for a fourteen year old city car. No brake pipe corrosion, no suspension component wear, no exhaust deterioration and no structural advisories have been flagged, indicating that the items most commonly responsible for MOT failure on small Peugeots of this generation have remained within serviceable limits. The absence of any defect or advisory suggests the vehicle has been either very lightly stressed or well maintained, with no component reaching the threshold of tester concern during this period. With 34,956 miles recorded against fourteen years of use, annual accumulation averages around 2,500 miles, which is firmly in low mileage territory and well below the typical figure for a 107 used as an urban runaround. There are no significant gaps in testing history, with annual certificates covering 2022 to 2025, and the mileage progression has been steady and consistent rather than showing sudden jumps or stagnation. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a vehicle of this age reduces wear on major drivetrain components but does place greater emphasis on condition of items degraded by standing rather than by use, such as rubber seals, brake components susceptible to corrosion from infrequent operation, and underbody protection against long term surface rust. For a prospective buyer, the principal inspection priorities should be the components that low mileage and age tend to affect first despite a clean MOT sheet. On the test drive, listen carefully for any knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the 107 is known for wear in the front strut top mounts and lower arm bushes; any clonking or vibration transmitted through the steering wheel should be noted. Check the brakes for a firm pedal with no sponginess and confirm the car rolls without dragging, as low use can cause caliper sliders to seize and brake discs to corrode at the rubbing surface. Visually inspect the underside, particularly the brake pipes along the chassis and fuel lines, for any sign of surface corrosion or weeping, and examine the exhaust system for rust perforation at the joints and mounting points. Equally important is verification of the items that the MOT does not cover but matter for a car of this age and mileage profile. Confirm the cooling system has been actively serviced, as the 107 is susceptible to small leaks from the thermostat housing and water pump, and ensure the timing chain or belt replacement interval has been observed, as a stretched timing chain on the 1.0 litre engine produces a characteristic rattle on cold start. The clutch should be tested for slipping under hard acceleration in fourth gear, and the gearbox checked for smooth selection into all ratios. Tyres should be examined for even wear and adequate tread, given the low annual mileage they may be original specification or dated, which would warrant replacement on age grounds alone regardless of remaining depth.