2006 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · GL55 WTE

The most recent DVSA examination on 5 August 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which on the surface presents the vehicle in a favourable light. However, looking back through the recent history reveals a pattern that warrants closer attention. The vehicle passed on 14 June 2024 with only minor items and advisories, but subsequently suffered failures on 18 June 2025 and 25 July 2025, the latter retested and passed the same day. The failures centred on front position lamp failures, an inoperative offside rear parking brake mechanism, and parking brake efficiency below requirements. Additionally, advisories carried forward across multiple tests include front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs showing wear, though not excessively. The June 2024 test also flagged both front wheels as slightly distorted. The overall maintenance trajectory suggests an improving situation, with the 2026 pass indicating that the parking brake and lighting issues have been resolved, but the repeated brake and wheel advisories indicate areas that continue to demand monitoring. With a recorded mileage of 73,323 miles across approximately 20 years, this Peugeot 107 averages around 3,666 miles per annum, which is notably low and strongly indicative of a vehicle that has spent considerable periods standing rather than in regular use. This pattern is mechanically significant because low annual mileage does not necessarily preserve a car in good condition; in fact, components that rely on regular exercise tend to suffer. Brake discs and calipers corrode and seize from inactivity, suspension bushes and coil springs develop flat spots, rubber components perish, and fluids degrade through calendar ageing rather than mileage accumulation. The low recorded mileage should therefore prompt a prospective buyer to be especially vigilant regarding condition-based deterioration rather than wear-based deterioration, and to verify that time-based servicing schedules have been followed regardless of the odometer reading. Given the recurring brake-related advisories from 2025, any test drive should include careful observation of brake pedal feel, listening for grinding or scraping noises from the front calipers indicating worn pads or corroded discs, and watching for any pulling to one side under braking that could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The vehicle should also be parked on a slight incline to confirm the parking brake holds firmly on both sides, as the 2025 failure noted inoperative parking brake operation on one side. The front road wheel distortion advisories from 2024 merit inspection of both front wheels for true running and balance, and a check for uneven tyre wear that might indicate suspension misalignment. The exhaust minor leak advisory should be re-examined physically, with attention to the manifold, front pipe, and joints for signs of soot deposits or hissing on a cold start. The front registration plate deterioration and headlamp lens defect are relatively minor but should be confirmed as still legal and readable. Beyond the recorded advisories, the age and low-mileage profile of this vehicle demands a broader inspection regime that goes well beyond the MOT checklist. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles of this age even with adequate tread depth, and the spare wheel should be checked for age-related degradation. The 12-volt battery is particularly vulnerable on low-use vehicles; a load test is advisable to confirm it can hold sufficient charge, and battery age should be verified via the date code on the casing. Brake caliper slide pins, handbrake mechanisms, and rear drum or disc assemblies are prone to seizing through corrosion when a car is left standing for extended periods, so a physical inspection of these components is worthwhile. All fluids, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission oil, degrade through age and should be assessed for condition and service interval compliance, regardless of the low mileage. Finally, the service book should be reviewed to confirm that annual or biennial servicing has been carried out, as calendar-based maintenance is essential for a vehicle of this vintage and usage profile to remain reliable.