2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · EK58 EEN

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 28 June 2024, although the test recorded several advisories and notably followed a fail on 21 June 2024 for a dangerously perished offside rear tyre and an excessively corroded offside rear upper brake pipe. The maintenance trend is mixed rather than stable; the advisory catalogue at the 2024 test shows progressive deterioration in areas prone to age-related corrosion and wear, particularly the braking and rear suspension systems. The earlier failures in November 2021 and November 2020 each involved a single major or dangerous defect that was promptly rectified before re-test, indicating that prior keepers have addressed safety-critical items as they arose. However, the accumulation of corrosion-related advisories on the rear beam, inner sills, coil springs and brake pipe over successive tests suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where structural and chassis components are beginning to compromise, even though none have yet been categorised as failures. With recorded mileage of 112,601 miles spread over approximately 18 years, the vehicle averages around 6,256 miles per year, which is broadly typical for an urban-oriented Peugeot 107 of this vintage. There are no glaring anomalies such as very low annual mileage suggesting long periods of standing, nor is there evidence of excessively high use that would imply severe mechanical fatigue from motorway mileage. That said, the MOT record contains gaps between 2015 and 2018, and the 2020 and 2024 entries cluster around short intervals, which suggests the car has been used intermittently and possibly kept in regular rather than daily service. For a small city car of this age, such a usage pattern tends to promote surface corrosion from wet weather exposure, brake disc pitting from infrequent use, and tyre sidewall perishing from age rather than tread wear, all of which align with the advisories recorded. The most pressing area for a prospective buyer to scrutinise is the rear underside corrosion flagged in the 2024 advisories, covering the rear beam, lower coil springs and inner sills. Although categorised as advisories rather than failures, these defects typically progress over a single or two MOT cycles, and it would be prudent to arrange a borescope inspection of the boxed sections, particularly the inner sills and the rear axle beam, to confirm the corrosion is purely surface scale rather than structural perforation. A test drive should focus on listening for clonks or knocks from the rear over uneven surfaces, which would indicate the lower coil springs are fracturing or the spring seats are compromised. The offside rear upper brake pipe that was excessively corroded at the June 2024 failure should be checked carefully, ideally with the vehicle on a lift, to confirm the replacement pipe and its unions are sound and that no further corrosion has developed along the brake line run. The front brake discs noted as pitted or scored should be inspected for lipping and run-out; vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm braking would suggest the discs have deteriorated beyond their service limits and require replacement. Beyond the recorded defects, a vehicle of this age and modest annual mileage warrants a number of age-appropriate checks that may not be visible on an MOT summary. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking and perishing even if tread depth appears legal, as rubber compounds degrade with time irrespective of mileage. Brake calipers, particularly at the rear where drum or caliper mechanisms may seize from infrequent use, should be checked for binding by ensuring the vehicle rolls freely with the handbrake released. The 12V battery should be load tested, as a battery older than five years is unlikely to hold reliable charge, especially if the car has stood for any length of time between uses. Coolant, brake fluid and gearbox oil should be considered for replacement on a calendar basis, since moisture absorption and chemical degradation occur regardless of distance travelled. Finally, verify the service book stamps and ensure the timing chain or belt, spark plugs and engine oil have been changed at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as any lapses in routine servicing on a high-mileage small engine are likely to have a greater long-term impact than the recorded MOT advisories.