2007 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · LJ57 AAK

The single recorded MOT test on this 2007 Peugeot 107 reveals a trio of advisories that, taken together, point to a chassis nearing the end of its consumable life on the suspension and tyre fronts. The 2021 pass notes both an offside front tyre down to roughly 1.6 mm of tread and a nearside rear tyre at around 2 mm, alongside a nearside front lower arm ball joint exhibiting slight play. None of these items crossed the failure line, but they cluster around the contact patches and the front suspension geometry, areas that typically deteriorate in tandem on a vehicle of this age. With only one test on file over a broad stretch of recent history, the broader trend cannot be confirmed, yet the specific items flagged suggest the front axle joints and the tyres were already at the limit of their service life at that point. The recorded mileage of 103,633 miles across a vehicle now nineteen years old equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 5,454 miles, a figure well below the typical usage rate for a city-focused supermini of this era. Such a low average can indicate periods of light running interspersed with longer standing periods, or simply consistently modest use. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a Peugeot 107 does not necessarily preserve components in the way it might on a more robust platform; the braking system, suspension linkages, and tyres still degrade with age and exposure to road conditions irrespective of odometer progression. Tyre wear observed at the 2021 test at around 100,000 miles suggests the tyres may not have been rotated or renewed with ideal frequency, or that the remaining tread was simply exhausted by age and surface wear. For a prospective buyer, the nearside front lower arm ball joint flagged for play warrants close physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension, particularly over speed bumps, pothole edges, and uneven tarmac, and feel for any vagueness or shudder through the steering wheel when braking or cornering. With the engine off and the front jacked, the wheel should be rocked top-to-bottom and side-to-side to detect any free play at the joint; a worn ball joint will produce a visible knock or gap. Given that the advisory dates from 2021, the joint may have deteriorated further since, and replacement of the lower arm assembly is a common rectification on these vehicles. The tyre advisories also demand attention beyond the standard tread check. Inspect all four corners for uneven shoulder wear, which can indicate misalignment, worn ball joints, or failing suspension bushes, all relevant given the advisories already present. Verify the production date of the fitted tyres, as rubber older than five or six years may have hardened and lost grip regardless of remaining tread. The braking system should be examined for binding calipers, corroded discs, and perished flexible hoses, particularly if the car has seen extended periods of standing. A thorough road test should include firm pedal application from speed to check for pulling, judder, or excessive travel, and a low-speed manoeuvre to confirm the steering returns cleanly without wandering, all of which would give a clearer picture of the chassis condition implied by the recorded advisories.