2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · KS08 LVP

The 2008 Peugeot 107 presents a stable and reassuring mechanical record through its most recent MOT. The test on 17 September 2021 at 56,397 miles passed with zero defects, mirroring the clean pass on 10 June 2019 at 46,814 miles. That consistency indicates no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration was flagged by the tester across the last two recorded assessments. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening, though the record ends over four and a half years ago, leaving a significant gap in recent verification. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the June 2019 test at 46,814 miles and the September 2021 test at 56,397 miles, the car accumulated 9,583 miles in roughly two years, a sharp rise compared to the earlier average of around 3,100 miles per year. More critically, the recorded mileage has remained frozen at 56,397 since that September 2021 pass, suggesting the vehicle has either been standing unused for nearly five years or the speedometer reading is no longer representative of actual use. The failed test on 18 September 2020 at 53,281 miles shows no defects recorded, which typically indicates an administrative or data-entry anomaly rather than a mechanical failure, followed immediately by a clean pass on the same date. Prospective buyers should treat the long stationary period as the primary concern. Tyres will almost certainly require replacement regardless of remaining tread depth due to age-related sidewall perishing and flat-spotting from prolonged standing. Brake discs and calipers must be inspected for surface corrosion and binding, as a car sitting unused for years commonly develops seized handbrake mechanisms and uneven disc corrosion. The fuel system should be checked for stale fuel contamination, and the exhaust system examined for internal condensation corrosion that may not have been present during the last test. Structurally, the front subframe, suspension mounting points, and inner wing seams need close inspection for corrosion, particularly if the car has been stored outdoors. Engine and gearbox mounts, along with suspension bushes, may have deteriorated from age rather than mileage. A thorough underbody inspection and extended road test covering brake pull, suspension knocks, and clutch operation are essential before purchase, as the MOT record, while historically clean, cannot account for the degradation caused by nearly five years of inactivity.