2007 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · GK07 RFF

A 2007 Peugeot 107 carrying 109,118 miles across nearly two decades presents a roadworthiness profile that is unusual on more than one level, with an MOT history that is unusually sparse rather than unusually damaging. The most recent DVSA entry shows a pass on 10 March 2022 with no advisories, failure items, or component defects recorded, and although a failed test is logged on the same date, it carries no recorded defects either, suggesting an administrative or retest entry rather than a substantive mechanical failure. With only this single test result visible across the entire record, there is no longitudinal trend of recurring advisories, corrosion concerns, or component wear patterns to interpret, and the absence of recorded defects means no specific part of the suspension, braking, exhaust, or steering system has been flagged by the examiner. The recorded mileage of 109,118 miles on a vehicle of this age equates to an average accumulation of roughly 5,743 miles per year, which is notably low for a 19 year old car and is closer to the usage profile of a second or third household vehicle rather than a primary daily driver. Such restrained annual mileage reduces wear on the high friction items such as the brake discs, pads, clutch friction plate and the 1.0 litre three cylinder engine internals, but it also raises legitimate concerns about the condition of components that deteriorate through standing rather than use. Rubber elements including the engine and gearbox mountings, suspension bushes, ball joints, CV joint boots, and the various seals and gaiters around the drivetrain are particularly susceptible to perishing, hardening, and cracking when a vehicle is used only intermittently, and the test record does not capture these deterioration modes because no advisory has yet been raised. Given the very thin MOT history on file, a prospective buyer should treat the visible record as incomplete rather than reassuring and should focus the pre-purchase inspection on the areas most likely to have aged rather than worn. On a test drive, listen for clonks or thuds from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn or perished anti roll bar links, lower arm bushes, or top mounts, and pay particular attention to any knocking from the rear because the 107 shares its basic suspension architecture with the Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo and these components are known to fail gradually with age. Check that the steering remains precise without excess play at the straight ahead position and without any clonking when turning at low speed, as perished steering rack mountings are a common ageing issue on these models. Inspect under the car for any signs of corrosion to the rear axle beam and the front subframe mounting points, as structural corrosion around suspension pick up points is a frequent advisories trigger on small city cars that have spent many years parked outdoors. Brake feel should be assessed for a firm pedal with no sponginess, and the car should pull up in a straight line without juddering through the steering, which would point to warped front discs or binding calipers that are commonly seen on low mileage vehicles where the brakes have seized through lack of regular use rather than worn through friction. Verify that the clutch engages smoothly without slipping on inclines or juddering on take off, because a clutch that has had minimal use can still suffer from a sticking release mechanism or a contaminated friction surface. Finally, examine all under bonnet rubber hoses, the coolant expansion tank, and the auxiliary drive belts for signs of perishing, and confirm that the engine starts promptly without excessive smoke, as low annual mileage combined with long standing periods often masks underlying issues with stale fuel, a drained 12 volt battery, and dried internal seals that only become apparent after the car is returned to regular service.