2012 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · DV62 DXG

The 2012 Peugeot 107 presents a broadly stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 December 2025 at 59,416 miles with zero defects recorded. That contrasts sharply with the preceding years, where the tester flagged multiple tyre defects in December 2023 and a binding rear brake in the failed test of December 2022. The subsequent clean passes in 2024 and 2025 suggest the previous owner addressed those issues promptly, though the record offers no detail on whether the tyres and braking components were repaired or replaced. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between the failed test on 17 December 2022 at 54,027 miles and the most recent test on 15 December 2025 at 59,416 miles, the car covered just 5,389 miles over roughly three years. That works out to approximately 1,796 miles per year, well below the already low lifetime average of 4,244 miles per year. Such sparse usage raises the possibility of long periods standing still, which can cause tyre perishing, brake seizure, and fluid degradation, all of which align with the 2022 and 2023 defects. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows a more typical 1,379 miles in twelve months, but the overall pattern remains one of intermittent, low-demand driving. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The binding nearside rear service brake recorded in the 2022 failure points to a caliper or handbrake mechanism that may have been sticking intermittently. Have a technician check caliper slide pins, handbrake cables, and disc condition for scoring or uneven wear. The 2023 advisory on all four tyres, including cracking and perishing, indicates the rubber may have aged prematurely from standing. Even if tread depth looks acceptable today, sidewall integrity on a fourteen-year-old set of tyres warrants close scrutiny. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as low-mileage cars that sit unused can develop corrosion and bush degradation despite gentle use.