2007 Peugeot 307 1.6L Petrol · KU07 SWO

The 2007 Peugeot 307 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, passed on 10 March 2026 at 88,580 miles, shows a vehicle that is fundamentally roadworthy but flagged with multiple wear-related advisories. Front and rear brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and all four brake pads were wearing thin. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and exhibited cracking or perishing, with the nearside front also slightly damaged. This represents a notable deterioration from the previous year's test, where discs were merely worn but not excessively so. The maintenance trend is worsening, with brake and tyre wear accelerating noticeably in the final year. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use. At roughly 4,662 miles per year over 19 years, this is well below the UK average. The record shows a 4,915-mile jump between March 2025 and March 2026, a 6,476-mile increase from February 2024 to March 2025, and a 6,912-mile rise from March 2023 to February 2024. This suggests the car may have stood idle for extended periods before recent use picked up. Low annual mileage can mask deferred maintenance, as components perish from age and lack of use rather than wear alone. The tyre cracking observed in 2026 strongly supports this, indicating rubber deterioration from age rather than high mileage. A buyer should inspect the braking system closely. The progression from "worn but not excessively" discs in March 2025 to "worn, pitted, or scored" by March 2026 suggests the car has been driven harder recently, potentially after sitting. Check whether the discs have been skimmed or replaced and whether the calipers are operating freely. The rear suspension arm bushes flagged as worn in March 2025 were not mentioned in 2026, which could mean they were replaced or simply not re-flagged, but a physical check for play is wise. The anti-roll bar linkage dust covers noted as failed in the March 2025 failure were also absent from the 2026 record, suggesting a repair was carried out. Verify the condition of these covers and the ball joints beneath them. The recurring reverse light fault, appearing in 2024 and again in the March 2025 failure, was not present in the 2026 test, indicating it was resolved. The power steering pipe seepage noted in 2023 has not reappeared, which is encouraging. However, the current tyre condition raises immediate questions. Perished and damaged tyres on a low-mileage car point to age degradation and possible long-term standing on flat spots. Budget for a full set of quality tyres regardless of remaining tread depth. Inspect the spare wheel well and underbody for corrosion, as a 19-year-old vehicle with intermittent use is prone to moisture accumulation and rust in structural areas.