2005 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · HT05 HXB

A clear pattern of front suspension wear dominates the MOT history of this 2005 Peugeot 107, with anti-roll bar linkage deterioration flagged repeatedly across three consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 25 July 2025 returned a pass, but it carried forward advisories for worn anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes on both front corners, a slightly distorted nearside rear road wheel outer lip, and an offside rear brake pipe noted as corroded and covered in grease or other material. Just four days earlier, on 21 July 2025, the same vehicle failed on a major exhaust defect where all three mounting rubbers had perished with two completely broken, a direct progression from the 2024 advisory noting all rubber exhaust mounts cracking. The offside rear position lamp failure recorded as a prs defect in July 2024 appears to have been remedied, and the overall trend suggests a car that remains roadworthy but is accumulating age-related wear across its mounting hardware and suspension components at a steady, predictable pace. Against an age of roughly 21 years, the recorded 76,874 miles equates to approximately 3,661 miles per year, a notably low annual accumulation that warrants careful consideration. MOT testing has occurred annually without any gaps since at least 2023, indicating the vehicle has remained in active use rather than being laid up for extended periods, which is reassuring for general mechanical condition. However, this mileage profile is consistent with predominantly short urban journeys, the natural operating environment for a Peugeot 107, and means components such as the braking system, battery, and exhaust have endured many short cold-start cycles rather than sustained higher-speed running. The accumulated wear visible across the suspension and exhaust mounting points aligns with a vehicle that has spent considerable time absorbing kerbs and speed bumps at low speeds over two decades. For a prospective buyer, the anti-roll bar linkage wear is the primary mechanical concern to verify on inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or uneven road surfaces, and pay attention to any vagueness or delay in steering response during directional changes. The drop link rubbers were flagged in both 2023 and 2024 as cracking and worn, so a thorough check beneath the car for perished or separated bushes is worthwhile, and any front-end rattle over rough tarmac should be taken seriously. The distorted outer lips on the rear nearside and both front wheels, noted across 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggest the car has sustained kerbing impacts at some point; verify the wheels run true without vibration through the steering at speed and inspect the tyres themselves for uneven wear patterns. The exhaust system deserves particular attention given its failure history. The major defect recorded on 21 July 2025 for perished and broken exhaust rubbers indicates the system was likely hanging loosely at that point, so confirm the exhaust sits firmly on its mountings and listen for any rattling or metallic contact with the underbody during a road test. The offside rear brake pipe advisory regarding corrosion and grease covering has appeared in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting this is a persistent surface condition that should be physically inspected for any pitting or weeping around the pipework, particularly where it runs along the underbody. The nearside rear tyre perishing advisory from 2023 points to age-related rubber degradation regardless of tread depth, so budget for replacement tyres and inspect the sidewalls closely for cracking. Finally, check that all exterior lighting functions correctly, particularly the offside rear position lamp, and ensure no warning lights illuminate on the dashboard during the test drive.