2005 Peugeot 1007 1.4L Petrol · L9 JWD

The 2005 Peugeot 1007 presents a stable but ageing roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT on 11 November 2025 at 18,893 miles with only a corroded rear exhaust back box flagged. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a pattern of recurring tyre degradation and minor corrosion advisories suggests the car has seen prolonged periods of light use rather than consistent, attentive upkeep. The tester flagged binding rear brakes in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles, but this advisory does not appear in the supplied record, so the current braking condition remains unverified by the available data. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 900 miles per year. Between the November 2022 pass at 18,228 miles and the November 2025 test at 18,893 miles, the car covered just 665 miles over three years, indicating long periods of inactivity. This sporadic usage pattern is critical context: ultra-low mileage does not equate to low wear, as tyre perishing, rubber deterioration, and corrosion from standing are accelerated by lack of regular driving. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the tyre sidewalls and tread grooves, given the repeated advisories for cracking and perishing across all four tyres in tests from 2022 through 2024. The rear exhaust back box has shown corrosion in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, warranting a close check for structural integrity and exhaust gas leaks. The 2024 test also noted worn front brake discs, so pad thickness and disc condition should be measured against manufacturer minimums. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve attention, as prolonged standing often causes rubber components to perish and dampers to seize, even at low mileage. A road test under braking and over uneven surfaces will reveal any binding calipers or suspension deterioration not captured in the static MOT inspection.