2017 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · GC17 VKA

A pattern of recurring front brake and rear tyre advisories, alongside two outright failures in 2023 and 2024, defines the mechanical history of this 2017 Peugeot 108. The most recent test on 2026-08-06 resulted in a pass, but it surfaced fresh advisories on both rear tyres for cracking and perishing, together with worn anti-roll bar linkage pins and bushes on both front corners. Looking back through the record, the front brake discs have been flagged for wear, lipping, scoring, and corrosion across the 2023 and 2024 tests, with brake pads noted as very low on inner pads in 2024, suggesting the braking system has been progressively deteriorating despite annual passes. The 2024 failure additionally recorded a defective offside rear stop lamp and a nearside rear tyre with a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, while the 2023 failure was classified as dangerous due to two missing wheel fixing bolts on the nearside rear wheel, an item severe enough to warrant immediate prohibition. The overall trend is therefore one of a vehicle passing its tests but with consistent component wear being flagged at each examination, rather than a steadily improving record. With nine years on the road and 32,219 recorded miles, this Peugeot 108 has accumulated roughly 3,580 miles per year, which is notably below average for its age and points to either light regular use or extended periods of stationary inactivity. The MOT record shows tests at broadly annual intervals from 2021 through 2026 with no multi-year gaps, so the car has not been formally off the road for any significant stretch, but the low annual mileage still means many components such as brake discs, calliper pins, and suspension bushes have aged through environmental exposure rather than being kept clean by frequent use. The corrosion noted on the brake discs in particular is consistent with a lightly driven urban vehicle where moisture sits on the braking surfaces without being burnished off by regular motorway driving. Low-mileage examples of this age should be inspected with attention to seized components and perished rubber, both of which are evident in the advisory record. For a prospective buyer, the front braking system is the priority area for physical inspection and budgeting, as discs and pads have now been flagged across three consecutive examinations and the inner pads were recorded as very low in 2024. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front wheels on light application, and feel for pedal judder or vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which would indicate the worn and lipped discs noted in 2024 have not been replaced. Inspect the front disc surfaces directly for deep scoring, a pronounced outer lip, and surface rust that fails to clear after a few stops, and check that the front pads have at least 3 to 4 mm of friction material remaining. The anti-roll bar linkage wear flagged on both sides in the most recent test should also be evaluated by pushing down firmly on each front corner and releasing, listening for any clonking or rattle over uneven road surfaces, and visually checking the drop links and bushes for play by hand. The rear tyres require immediate attention given that both were advised for cracking and perishing on 2026-08-06, and the rear nearside tyre has a prior cut-depth failure from 2024. Check the sidewalls and tread for visible cracking, bulging, or age-related perishing, and confirm the DOT date stamps are within the last five years, as perished tyres are a direct consequence of age rather than mileage on this car. Beyond the flagged items, examine all four wheels carefully for any signs of missing or loose bolts following the 2023 dangerous defect, ensuring each is present and torqued correctly, and verify that both rear stop lamps illuminate correctly including under light brake pedal application, as a bulb failure was recorded in 2024. Finally, given the low usage pattern, inspect the rear brake mechanisms for seized callipers or handbrake cables by ensuring the vehicle holds on an incline and the handbrake travels feel firm, and look beneath the car for any fresh oil staining or coolant residue that low-mileage examples can develop from seals drying out.