2009 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · GF59 JFO

The 2009 Peugeot 107 presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture at its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025, passing at 57,867 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged a headlamp lens product not seriously reducing output, an offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn but not causing excessive movement, and an offside front tyre worn on its inner edge. These are low-severity items, yet the suspension bush wear and uneven tyre wear suggest the car has not been kept fully aligned or its front-end components inspected closely in recent years. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving, with recurring brake and tyre issues appearing across multiple tests without catastrophic failure. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 17-year-old city car, averaging roughly 3,404 miles per year. Between the October 2022 pass at 37,582 miles and the October 2024 pass at 51,703 miles, the car covered approximately 14,121 miles in two years, a marked increase from the earlier pattern. However, the October 2025 test recorded exactly 57,867 miles, identical to the previous year's figure, indicating the vehicle has effectively stood still for twelve months. Prolonged inactivity can cause brake corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and fluid degradation, all of which warrant close inspection. Buyers should focus on the braking system and front suspension. The October 2023 test recorded corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material on both sides, alongside thin front brake pads, and the car initially failed that same test on tyre tread depth. Although the 2024 and 2025 tests show no brake defects, the earlier corrosion findings and the 2022 advisory for fluctuating front service brake suggest the system has had intermittent issues. A thorough check of the rear brake lines for hidden corrosion, particularly where contamination was masked by grease, is essential. The front brake pads and discs should be measured for remaining life, given the repeated warnings. The front suspension also demands attention. The worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush flagged in October 2025, combined with the inner-edge tyre wear on the same corner, points to possible misalignment or a bush that has deteriorated over time. A physical inspection should include checking the nearside bush, ball joints, and tracking geometry. The headlamp lens defect is minor but should be verified for moisture ingress. Overall, the car appears mechanically sound on paper, but the combination of standing time, recurring brake pipe corrosion, and front suspension wear means a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is strongly advisable.