2009 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · EJ59 AEU

The 2009 Peugeot 107 presents a mixed maintenance picture that has stabilised recently but carries a concerning cluster of braking faults in late 2022. The most recent MOT in May 2024 at 54,808 miles passed, yet the tester flagged rear brakes imbalanced to the point of barely meeting the legal threshold and cracking or perishing rear tyres. This suggests the braking system still needs attention, even though the car scraped through. The trend is not cleanly improving; rather, the record shows a spike of serious defects in 2022 followed by partial remediation, leaving residual issues that a buyer should not ignore. The mileage pattern is unusually low for a 17-year-old car. At roughly 3,224 miles per year, the 107 has covered just 54,808 miles since new. The record shows a gap between November 2020 at 47,054 miles and November 2021 at 51,256 miles, a rise of only 4,202 miles in twelve months. From April 2023 at 53,667 miles to May 2024 at 54,808 miles, the increase was just 1,141 miles in over a year. Such low annual use raises the possibility of long periods standing still, which can cause seized brake components, perished rubber, and localised corrosion that MOT data alone cannot fully reveal. A buyer should focus on the braking system first. In December 2022 at 53,657 miles, the car failed with binding rear brakes on both sides, excessive brake fluctuation, and an offside front service brake lagging in operation. By April 2023 at 53,667 miles, the tester noted worn and pitted front brake discs, and by May 2024 the rear brakes were imbalanced enough to warrant an advisory. This sequence points to a braking system that has been problematic for at least eighteen months, with calipers, discs, and possibly handbrake mechanisms needing thorough inspection. Suspension wear also appears: the April 2023 test flagged a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush, a component that affects steering precision and tyre wear if left unchecked. Tyre condition is another recurring theme. Cracking or perishing tyres appeared in 2022 and again in 2024, while the 2022 failure included cuts deep enough to expose cords on both front tyres. This pattern suggests the car may have been parked for extended periods or driven on under-inflated tyres, accelerating sidewall degradation. A hands-on inspection should check all four tyres for age-related cracking, uneven wear, and sidewall integrity, paying close attention to the rears. Beyond the MOT record, a buyer should examine the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as low-mileage cars that sit idle can develop localised rust that MOT testers do not always flag unless it becomes severe.