2015 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · GL64 YTP

A clear mechanical narrative emerges from the MOT history of this 2015 Peugeot 108: a pattern of repeated advisories clustering around the front suspension and braking components, with tyre cracking also featuring prominently across several tests. The 2026-02-06 test recorded a pass, but it carries forward the same themes observed in previous years, specifically a front brake pipe corrosion advisory at the rear pipe ends and continued front tyre cracking in the tread area. Looking back across 2022, 2023, and 2025, the same components recur: front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking and perishing on both sides, front anti-roll bar link bushes cracked and split on both sides, and front brake discs pitted, scored, and corroded on both sides. The 2021 and 2020 tests were the only clean entries with no advisories, suggesting the advisories are more reflective of progressive wear on a low-mileage urban vehicle than of any isolated incident. One minor defect was recorded in 2022 for the high-level rear stop lamp functioning at only 50 percent, which has not reappeared in subsequent tests. With 13,804 miles recorded against an age of roughly eleven years, the annual accumulation sits at approximately 1,255 miles, which is notably low for the vehicle's age. The MOT record shows tests conducted annually from late 2018 through to early 2026, indicating the car has been presented for testing consistently and was on the road throughout this period, rather than laid up for any extended multi-year gap. The mileage progression between tests suggests the vehicle has been used lightly but regularly, consistent with short urban journeys or limited errands. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature tends to be associated with corrosion-related advisories on underbody components and brake discs, as parts do not generate enough heat through regular use to burn off surface moisture and contamination. The recurring front brake disc pitting and corrosion advisories are consistent with that usage pattern, as discs left stationary for long periods oxidise on the friction surface even when the vehicle is driven occasionally. The persistence of tyre cracking advisories across multiple tests also aligns with prolonged standing, as the rubber hardens and perishes from age exposure rather than tread wear. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension during a physical inspection and test drive. The recurring advisories on the front lower suspension arm rear bushes and the front anti-roll bar link bushes on both sides indicate progressive deterioration of the rubber components, and these are areas where a test drive can reveal symptoms: listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end when traversing speed humps or uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness or a slight delay in steering response on direction changes. On the brake system, the pitted and corroded front discs and the corroded rear brake pipe sections should be evaluated; on a test drive, any brake pedal judder under firm application, or a pulsating sensation through the pedal as the discs grip, would suggest the corrosion has progressed to the point where the discs may need replacement. The brake pipe corrosion advisory at the rear pipe ends should be inspected for any surface rust bleeding through protective underseal, and a hydraulic brake test at a garage can confirm pipe integrity. Additionally, examine the tyres carefully on the vehicle for cracking between the tread blocks and on the sidewalls, as this advisory has appeared on nearly every test since 2019, and verify the manufacturing date stamps on the sidewalls to confirm the tyres are not significantly aged regardless of remaining tread depth. Given the combination of low mileage and progressive advisories on the same front-end components, any inspection should also include a check of the rear brake components, even though only minor advisories have been recorded there. Ask the seller for evidence of recent brake fluid replacement, as the vehicle's age means the fluid will be well beyond its typical two-year service interval regardless of the low mileage, and old fluid can lead to internal corrosion within the calipers and master cylinder. The high-level stop lamp should be physically checked at the rear screen, as the 2022 minor defect noted reduced output from the multiple light source, and LED failure on these units can progress gradually. Finally, due to the low annual mileage, verify that the 12V battery has been replaced within the last few years, as prolonged standing with occasional short trips is the typical operating condition that shortens battery life well before the alternator would indicate any charging fault.