2006 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · ET06 XBU

This 2006 Peugeot 107 presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent test on 7 August 2025 at 83,041 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged three separate brake defects. Both front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and the nearside rear service brake was binding. These are not new issues. The record shows a recurring pattern of rear brake binding stretching back to August 2023, when the offside rear service brake was flagged as binding at 64,570 miles. The trend for the braking system is not resolving. It is a persistent concern that a buyer must verify has been properly addressed rather than simply passed over at each annual test. The mileage profile is unusual and warrants careful interpretation. Between the August 2022 test at 62,591 miles and the August 2023 test at 64,570 miles, the car covered just 1,979 miles in twelve months. Yet in the following year to July 2024, it jumped to 67,696 miles, adding 3,126 miles. Then, in the thirteen months between the July 2024 pass at 67,696 miles and the August 2025 test at 83,041 miles, the car accumulated 15,345 miles. That is a sharp and sudden increase. Such a spike after a period of very low use raises questions about how the car was driven during that burst and whether it received a fluid service and mechanical check to match the increased workload. The repeated rear brake binding across multiple tests is the most significant finding. A binding caliper or handbrake mechanism can cause overheating, premature pad wear, uneven braking effort, and accelerated disc damage. Combined with the pitted and scored front discs noted in 2025, the entire braking circuit deserves a thorough in-person inspection. A buyer should have the front discs measured for thickness and lateral run-out, and the rear calipers checked for free movement of pistons and slides. The handbrake cables and linkage should also be examined for corrosion or seizure, common on small city cars of this age. Beyond the brakes, the low annual mileage of roughly 4,152 miles per year means the car has likely spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged sitting can lead to perished rubber suspension bushes, deteriorated brake flexible hoses, and corroded brake lines, particularly at the rear where road salt accumulates. The tyres should be checked for date codes and sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. A test drive should focus on any pulling under braking, a sticking handbrake, and any clunking from the front suspension that might indicate worn track rod ends or drop link bushes. The MOT record confirms the car is roadworthy today, but the recurring brake defects and erratic mileage pattern suggest a buyer should commission an independent inspection before committing.