2010 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · DP10 RLY

A sixteen-year-old Peugeot 107 presenting with a broadly clean MOT record but a persistent and worsening pattern of advisories centred on underbody corrosion, brake line degradation, and suspension component wear. The most recent test on 13 August 2025 saw the vehicle pass, albeit after an earlier failure on the same date; the failure itself did not record a separate defect list, suggesting a retest scenario where the car was rectified and re-presented. The advisory trail across the four documented tests reveals a gradually expanding footprint of corrosion, beginning in 2022 with both rear brake pipes flagged as corroded and coated in grease, then progressing in 2023 to corroded front and rear suspension components, and in 2024 introducing a corroded rear axle alongside a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush and a perished offside rear tyre. By the 2025 test, the advisories had shifted to include brake hose ferrule corrosion on both sides and a defective front exhaust mounting, all consistent with a chassis steadily succumbing to age-related oxidation rather than any single acute failure point. The overall trajectory is one of slow deterioration, with the pass status preserved but the underlying advisories multiplying and broadening in scope year on year. Against an expected annual mileage of roughly 3,800 miles, this vehicle has covered a notably modest distance, with the four recorded tests spanning from August 2022 through August 2025 and showing the car being presented annually at near-identical dates. This consistent low-usage pattern, combined with the absence of any long lay-up gaps, suggests a vehicle that has remained in regular but light service rather than being stored for extended periods. Mechanically, such limited mileage tends to preserve major drivetrain components, particularly the small-capacity engine and manual or automated manual transmission typical of the 107, while disproportionately exposing the underbody, brake system, rubber bushes, and flexible hoses to the effects of age rather than wear. The corrosion pattern recorded at MOT is entirely consistent with this profile, where rubber components perish, ferrous brake and exhaust elements oxidise, and suspension joints seize or develop play despite the odometer remaining low. A prospective buyer should treat the underbody advisories as a priority inspection area, particularly the rear brake pipes covered in grease, which indicates that corrosion has been identified but temporarily managed; these pipes will require eventual replacement, and a thorough examination from beneath should confirm whether the corrosion is superficial or has progressed to wall thinning. The front and rear suspension corrosion advisories from 2023 warrant close attention to the coil spring seats, damper mounting points, and any structural crossmembers, with the test drive used to detect clonking noises over speed humps, uneven tyre wear suggesting geometry disturbance, or steering that fails to self-centre promptly. The offside front suspension arm bush flagged in 2024 should be specifically checked by hand on a lift for excessive radial movement, and any knocking transmitted through the bulkhead during sharp low-speed turns would confirm deterioration. Additionally, the nearside front tyre noted as worn on edge in 2023 and the perished offside rear tyre from 2024 point to possible alignment issues, so a check of current tread wear patterns across all four corners is essential, and a test drive should include firm braking from at least 40 mph to verify there is no pedal judder, pulling, or sponginess indicative of the corroded brake hoses failing under pressure. The defective front exhaust mounting recorded in 2025 and the loose offside front bumper corner are relatively minor items, but together with the corroded rear axle advisory from 2024 they reinforce the impression of a car whose cosmetic and structural edges are fraying. On inspection, the exhaust mounting should be checked for excessive movement when the engine is revved, and a careful look underneath should establish whether the rear axle corrosion is purely surface scale or has begun to compromise the load-bearing structure, particularly around mounting points and any anti-roll bar linkages. During the road test, listen for any exhaust drone, rattling from the rear under load, or metallic vibrations that could indicate a failing mounting or heat shield, and verify that the engine starts promptly without excessive smoke, given the low mileage that can sometimes mask tired valve stem seals or oil leaks. Finally, confirm that the bumper corner fixings are secure and that no other trim or panel fasteners have worked loose, as these often indicate a vehicle that has experienced minor knocks or is beginning to deteriorate cosmetically at its extremities.