2007 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · LB07 AFK

A small urban Peugeot 107 with nearly two decades on the road but barely 17,858 miles under its wheels presents an unusual mechanical narrative. The defining issue in the official DVSA record is a clear pattern of front suspension deterioration, which has now caused the vehicle to fail its MOT on two consecutive occasions in February 2025 and February 2026. On both occasions the offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush was flagged as excessively worn, a component failure typically linked to the ageing of bonded rubber bushes and worn pivot pins rather than high-mileage wear. Alongside this, the 2025 test also identified an insecure offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover, suggesting the steering linkage sealing has degraded sufficiently to allow moisture and grit ingress. The 2026 retest, presumably following remedial work, passed cleanly with no advisories, indicating the rectification was thorough, though the recurrence of identical faults in successive years points to an inherent vulnerability in the front suspension and steering geometry that warrants close attention. With roughly 940 miles accumulated annually over a nineteen-year lifespan, this 107 has spent the overwhelming majority of its life largely stationary or used only sparingly. Such exceptionally low annual mileage raises the well-documented mechanical concerns associated with prolonged standing: hardening and cracking of rubber components, oxidation of brake discs and caliper slide mechanisms, drying and perishing of flexible hoses, and potential degradation of fluids and seals. It is notable that no MOT tests appear between 2024 and 2025, nor between earlier years, suggesting either recent re-registration onto the testing cycle or that the vehicle was declared SORN for extended periods. The absence of mileage progression details between tests makes it difficult to confirm whether the recorded odometer reading is fully continuous, but the extremely low figure should prompt any buyer to investigate whether the car was imported, had a clock correction, or was genuinely used so sparingly. Despite the low mileage, the failures recorded suggest that standing time has taken a greater toll on rubber and sealing components than actual driving distance would have. For a prospective buyer, the priority during inspection should be a thorough assessment of the front suspension and steering components, as these are the areas where this particular vehicle has demonstrably failed. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end when traversing speed bumps or potholes, particularly over uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes or drop links. Pay close attention to any vagueness in the steering, uneven tyre wear across the front axle, or knocking transmitted through the steering wheel during full-lock manoeuvres, as these would suggest further degradation of the track rod ends or related joints. With the braking system, although no brake-related advisories appear in the record, the low-mileage profile means the discs may have developed surface corrosion from infrequent use; test for sharp initial bite and check for any judder or pulsation through the brake pedal during moderate stops. Given the two stop lamp and wiper defects flagged on the 2026 failure, verify that all external lighting functions correctly and that the wiper blades sweep the full swept area without smearing, particularly on the offside. Beyond the documented failures, a careful walk-around and under-bonnet inspection is advisable given the vehicle's age and low usage. Examine the condition of all visible rubber components including the auxiliary drive belt, coolant and brake flexible hoses, and the exhaust rubber mountings, as these tend to perish with age regardless of mileage. Check the exhaust system for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear silencer and mounting brackets, which on a 2007 vehicle nearing twenty years old will typically show significant surface oxidation. Inspect the rear wheel cylinders and drums for seizing, as caliper and wheel cylinder pistons can seize when left static for long periods, leading to uneven braking or handbrake failure. Finally, with the 2026 headlamp aim failure in mind, confirm that both headlamp units are correctly aligned and that the beam pattern and image are sharp and symmetrical, as incorrect beam patterns can indicate damaged or incorrectly seated headlamp reflectors. Taken together, the vehicle presents as one that has suffered more from age and standing time than from active wear, and a careful inspection of the suspension, brakes, and rubber components is essential before purchase.