2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · EX58 LDZ

A recurring pattern of front-end wear points defines the mechanical history of this 2008 Peugeot 107, with multiple MOT advisories and a notable failure all centred on the nearside front corner and the front suspension. The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a clean pass with no defects recorded, which continues a broadly stable roadworthiness picture over the last two cycles following the earlier flag. However, the 2023 test cycle is concerning: the vehicle failed on a dangerous nearside front tyre with tread below 1.6mm, a major offside front position lamp defect, and carried advisories for a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel and worn front anti-roll bar linkage. The lamp failure and the dangerous tyre are the two most serious entries in the record, and although the 2024 and 2025 tests show no repeat advisories, the clustering of suspension and wheel issues in earlier years indicates components that have already required attention and may be approaching the end of their service life on a car of this age. Recorded mileage stands at 65,670 against an 18-year vehicle age, equating to an average accumulation of roughly 3,600 miles per year, which is notably low and consistent with light urban or suburban use rather than long-distance driving. The MOT history itself shows consistent annual testing from 2019 through 2025 with no extended gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for long periods, which reduces the likelihood of dormant issues such as seized brakes or perished coolant hoses. The lower annual mileage does, however, mean that age-related deterioration of rubber components, bushes, and brake hydraulic seals is likely to be more relevant than high-mileage wear on internal drivetrain parts, and buyers should weigh the 2025 pass as a current snapshot rather than evidence of long-term mechanical robustness. For a physical inspection, the front suspension should be the primary focus given the documented anti-roll bar linkage wear and the recurring nearside front wheel distortion advisory. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly from the offside and nearside anti-roll bar drop links and their bushes, and pay attention to any looseness or rattling that suggests deteriorated bushes rather than simply aged components. The nearside front wheel should be inspected for visible lateral run-out or impact damage, ideally with the wheel raised, and any vibration through the steering wheel at speed could indicate that the previously noted distortion has progressed. Brake pedal feel should be checked for sponginess or excessive travel, and the car should be pulled up sharply from moderate speed to feel for judder or pull, which would suggest the front brake disc wear flagged in 2022 has advanced, particularly on a vehicle now several years past that advisory. Additional checks should include a thorough tyre inspection across all four wheels, with particular attention to the nearside front as that corner has produced repeated tyre-related advisories for cracking, edge wear, and ultimately a dangerous tread depth failure. All exterior lamps, including the offside front position lamp that caused the 2023 failure, should be verified working before purchase, and the nearside registration plate lamp area inspected given the 2024 advisory. Under the bonnet, look for oil leaks from the small three-cylinder engine and check the condition of the coolant and brake fluid, as age-related degradation of these fluids is more pertinent than mileage-related wear on this particular car. Finally, inspect the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion, as the Peugeot 107 is now well into its second decade and structural integrity issues tend to develop from the inside out on vehicles of this vintage regardless of how cleanly the MOT record appears.