2015 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · FD65 WLF

Across eight recorded MOT tests from 2018 through late October 2025, this 2015 Peugeot 108 has consistently passed, but the advisory pattern reveals a vehicle undergoing predictable, age-related wear rather than a record devoid of mechanical concerns. The most recent pass on 27 October 2025 noted an oil leak from the nearside front driveshaft seal, not excessive at the time of testing, which is the first powertrain-related item to surface in the history. Prior to that, the record was dominated by tyre and brake component advisories, with a particularly heavy cluster on the 9 November 2020 test covering nearside and offside front brake disc corrosion, nearside front brake pad wear, and nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit. Several subsequent tests have flagged cracking or perishing on both front tyres (October 2023) and the nearside rear tyre (November 2021, November 2022). No structural, suspension, exhaust, or lighting failures or advisories appear in the record, which is a positive indicator for a city-oriented hatchback of this age, though the repetitive tyre deterioration and the appearance of an oil leak warrant attention. With a recorded odometer reading of 43,407 miles spread across roughly eleven years, this 108 has averaged approximately 3,946 miles annually, which is notably low for its age and well below the typical accumulation rate for a small petrol supermini. There are no visible gaps in annual testing over the recorded period, which means the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up for extended stretches, although the mileage progression between tests suggests shorter journeys consistent with urban or suburban driving. Such low annual mileage reduces stress on major drivetrain components like the engine, clutch, and transmission, but it does place greater emphasis on condition of items that degrade with age regardless of use, including rubber components, brake discs (which corrode from infrequent heavy braking), tyre sidewalls (which perish through UV exposure and time), and fluid seals. The appearance of an oil leak from the driveshaft seal after many years of light service is consistent with age-hardened rubber rather than heavy-duty mechanical wear. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant items to inspect on a physical viewing are the tyres, brakes, and the area around the nearside front driveshaft. All four tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, or bulging, as the advisory record shows this deterioration has affected multiple tyres over consecutive tests; uneven wear between nearside and offside, or excessive inner-edge wear, could indicate misalignment or worn suspension components, though no suspension defects have been recorded. The front brake discs should be checked for lipping, scoring, and surface corrosion, and the nearside front brake pad thickness confirmed, given the wear pattern flagged in 2020. On a test drive, listen for a rhythmic clicking or whining from the nearside front that varies with speed, which could indicate a deteriorating driveshaft seal allowing oil to migrate onto the CV joint, and watch for any grease thrown onto the inner wheel arch or driveshaft boot. A warm engine after a short run should be inspected from underneath for fresh oil seepage around the gearbox and engine mating surfaces, and any dripping onto the driveway noted. Finally, although this 108 has not suffered any test failures and the advisory list is relatively limited in scope, the cumulative picture is of a small car approaching the age where multiple consumable and rubber components begin to fail together. A pre-purchase inspection should specifically check the condition of all coolant and brake hoses, the exhaust system for corrosion at mounting points and joints, and the underbody for any surface rust developing on suspension arms or subframe mounts, none of which have been flagged to date but are typical concerns for an eleven-year-old vehicle operating in UK road conditions. The nearside rear tyre in particular should be checked for age-related cracking regardless of remaining tread depth, given the recurring advisory history on that corner. With no structural corrosion, no emissions failures, and no recurring mechanical defects beyond consumables, the record is broadly reassuring, but the buyer should budget for a full set of tyres, potential front brake renewal, and resolution of the driveshaft seal oil leak in the near term.