2009 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · EJ59 AEB

The 2009 Peugeot 107 presents a solid roadworthiness profile, with its most recent MOT on 10 March 2026 at 71,826 miles passing cleanly with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failed test on 17 November 2023 at 68,777 miles flagged a dangerously inefficient parking brake and an excessively binding offside rear service brake. The retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, suggesting the issues were rectified promptly. The subsequent tests in November 2024 and March 2026 both passed without advisories, indicating the braking system has been stable and well-maintained for over two years. Mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the November 2023 test at 68,777 miles and the March 2026 test at 71,826 miles, the car covered just 3,049 miles across roughly two years and four months. The annualised figure sits well below the 4,225 miles per year average calculated over the vehicle's full life. This pattern suggests either very light recent use or extended periods of inactivity. Low mileage can preserve mechanical components, but prolonged standing risks dried-out rubber bushes, seized brake callipers, and flat-spotted tyres. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system and parking brake mechanism. The November 2023 failure specifically cited an excessively binding offside rear service brake and a parking brake efficiency below fifty percent of the required value. Although these were cleared on the same day, a binding caliper or a poorly adjusted handbrake cable can recur, particularly on a car that may now spend long periods stationary. Check the offside rear caliper for free movement, inspect the handbrake cables for corrosion or fraying, and verify that the parking brake holds firmly on a steep incline. A brief advisory on the November 2022 test noted cracking or perishing across all tyres, along with a rear child seat obstructing the inspection of the adult seatbelt. While both issues were resolved by the next test, the all-tyre deterioration at 68,103 miles is a red flag for a car sitting unused. Inspect all four tyres, including the sidewalls, for age-related cracking, and confirm the date codes align with a recent replacement. Examine the rear seatbelt mechanism for smooth retraction, and look beneath the car for surface corrosion on the exhaust and suspension mounts, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer more from standing decay than from wear.