2007 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · GF57 FBA

A chronic and worsening pattern of structural corrosion, brake line degradation, and front suspension wear defines this Peugeot 107's MOT history. Across the four most recent tests from 2021 to 2023, the record shows two failures and two passes, with advisories accumulating rather than resolving. The 2022-11-09 test stands out as particularly concerning, with both rear axle mounts recorded as excessively corroded with significantly reduced structural strength, alongside both front lower suspension arm rear bushes being excessively worn and displaced. These four Major defects were rectified for the subsequent pass, but the underlying corrosion has clearly not been arrested, as evidenced by the coil spring advisories appearing in 2021, 2022, and 2023, the suspension mounting corrosion advisories in 2022 and 2023, and the brake pipe corrosion advisories in 2021 and 2023. The 2023-12-07 failure was narrowly attributable to an inoperative horn, but the same day saw a pass recorded with the identical corrosion advisories still present, indicating these issues remain on the vehicle at the most recent test. The recorded mileage of 95,383 miles against a 2007 manufacture date equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,020 miles, which is low for the vehicle's age and suggests either light regular use or extended periods of inactivity. The testing pattern shows consistent annual MOTs from 2020 onwards with no apparent lay-up gaps, though the low annual mileage means components such as brake discs, calliper slide pins, and the single mass flywheel (if fitted) are particularly susceptible to corrosion binding and surface oxidation from underuse. The low mileage does not mitigate the corrosion pattern visible in the records, as the structural and brake line oxidation has progressed steadily regardless of distance covered, reinforcing that environmental exposure and age, rather than wear from high mileage, are driving the deterioration of this chassis. A close physical inspection should focus on the areas flagged repeatedly in the MOT record. The front lower suspension arms and their rear bushes, which were failed in both 2020 and 2022, should be examined for fresh movement; with the vehicle raised, grasp each front wheel and check for vertical play at the bottom arm pivot, and listen for clonking or knocking over speed bumps and uneven surfaces. The rear axle mounting areas, flagged as excessively corroded in 2022 and merely corroded in 2023, warrant a thorough underbody examination with a torch and ideally a lift, looking for any perforation of the metal around the front axle mounts and the surrounding prescribed areas, as the one-year progression from Major to Advisory may indicate only superficial repair or that corrosion is now borderline rather than resolved. The brake pipes and flex hoses should be visually checked along their entire length for blistering, flaking, or active rust weeping, particularly the rear pipe feeding the wheel cylinder that has been flagged in three consecutive years. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to braking feel and steering response. With the corrosion advisories covering all four coil springs from 2022 onwards, listen for any unusual thuds or harsh impacts from the suspension over broken road surfaces, as corroded springs can fracture without warning. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the vehicle should not pull to either side under moderate or firm braking, which would indicate binding callipers potentially linked to the underuse implied by the low mileage. Steering should remain neutral with no wandering or vagueness on a straight road, and any knocking from the front end during slow-speed manoeuvring or over kerbs would indicate the front suspension components have deteriorated beyond the advisory stage. Given the consistent year-on-year emergence of new advisories and the structural corrosion history, this vehicle warrants a pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with small French hatchbacks of this era, with particular emphasis on underbody condition and brake hydraulic integrity.