2011 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · FD61 MLJ

The most recent DVSA examination on 6 January 2026 resulted in a PASS, although a minor defect was recorded against the offside rear registration plate lamp, noted as inoperative within a multiple lamp arrangement. While this is a relatively trivial electrical issue typically resolved by replacing a small bulb or LED unit, it is worth checking that all exterior lighting operates correctly during a viewing. Reviewing the broader trend across the recorded MOT history, the vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile with a strong run of passes in recent years, albeit with a number of advisories and minor advisories flagged in the 2022 and 2023 tests. The presence of a clutch slipping advisory in January 2023 is particularly noteworthy as this represents a wear-related defect likely to have progressed over the intervening three years and warrants close attention prior to purchase. With 69,973 miles recorded over approximately fifteen years, this Peugeot 107 has covered an average of around 4,665 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Such modest annual usage typically indicates either a secondary or urban-driven car, or extended periods of standing. Low mileage can be favourable for major drivetrain components, reducing wear on the engine, gearbox and clutch internals, but it conversely accelerates degradation of items affected by calendar ageing and inactivity. Extended standing periods commonly produce corrosion on brake discs, binding or seized brake calipers due to lack of regular piston movement, deterioration of rubber components, and potential degradation of lubricants and fluids through age rather than use. Given the low usage profile and the vehicle reaching fifteen years of age, a prospective buyer should prioritise several age-related inspections regardless of the MOT record. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which commonly affects cars of this vintage and is not always flagged at MOT if tread depth is adequate. The 12V battery should be tested for its state of health, as batteries lasting beyond five to six years frequently suffer reduced capacity, and the brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, measuring their thickness against the manufacturer minimum and checking that calipers release cleanly without binding. All fluid services are time rather than mileage sensitive, so confirmation of recent engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and gearbox oil changes is advisable, along with verification of cambelt replacement history given the Toyota-sourced 1.0 engine fitted to this model. The advisory history provides specific guidance for test drive evaluation. The clutch slipping noted at the 2023 test requires particular attention; during a road test, the vehicle should be driven up a steep incline in a high gear with moderate throttle to detect any signs of engine revs rising disproportionately to road speed. The front brake pad advisory from 2022 suggests the pads were nearing the end of their service life at that point and should now be verified as recently replaced or assessed for remaining material. Additionally, attention should be paid to any signs of fluid leakage, suspension clonks or knocking from ageing bushes and dampers, uneven tyre wear indicating alignment or suspension issues, and exhaust condition given the corrosive effects of UK weather on underbody components over a fifteen-year period.