2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · LS58 FZB

The mechanical fingerprint of this 2008 Peugeot 107 is dominated by emissions and exhaust system issues, evidenced by the December 2022 test where the vehicle failed outright on three major exhaust-related defects: carbon monoxide content exceeding manufacturer limits, a Lambda reading outside specified tolerances, and a major exhaust gas leak from the rear section. These failures were recorded alongside an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. The fact that the 2023 test passed cleanly on all these emissions items suggests the exhaust system received attention in the intervening year, which is a positive indicator of remedial work. The most recent test on 1 October 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or failures, representing the strongest result in the recorded history and suggesting the vehicle has stabilised mechanically after the earlier exhaust concerns. However, prospective buyers should not interpret this latest clean result as conclusive evidence of permanent resolution, as exhaust integrity on a vehicle of this age and mileage can deteriorate rapidly. With 108,693 miles recorded over approximately 18 years, the annual accumulation of around 6,038 miles is broadly typical for a city-focused supermini like the 107. The 22-month interval between the December 2022 test and the December 2023 test, followed by a 22-month gap to the October 2025 test, is unremarkable and consistent with a vehicle in regular but modest daily use. There are no significant gaps suggesting the car was laid up for extended periods, nor is there evidence of dramatically accelerating mileage that would flag concerns about motorway use or fleet deployment. For a 107, which is commonly employed as an urban runabout, this usage profile is appropriate and the mileage itself does not present an immediate cause for concern beyond standard age-related wear. The advisory items recorded at the December 2023 test deserve focused attention during any physical inspection and test drive, as these represent components that were noted as worn but not yet at failure threshold. The front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush wear on both sides is a known weak point on small Peugeots of this era; during a test drive, listen for clunking or knocking noises from the front suspension, particularly when traversing speed bumps or undulating road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or delay in steering response during direction changes. The front brake discs noted as worn, pitted, or scored with corrosion on both sides should be checked for brake pedal pulsation or judder under firm application, and the discs visually inspected for a pronounced lip at the outer edge and any blueing from heat stress. Tyre condition advisories on the nearside front outer, offside rear, and general front perishing should prompt a close examination of current tyre age, sidewall cracking, and tread depth across all four corners, as tyre replacement is an immediate cost consideration. Given the age and mileage of this vehicle, a thorough underbody examination is strongly recommended prior to purchase. The 107 platform is known to suffer from corrosion in the rear axle area, sills, and subframe mounting points, and these areas are not necessarily scrutinised during standard MOT testing. The exhaust system, having been the subject of a major leak failure in 2022, warrants particular attention; on a cold start listen for any hissing, ticking, or unusual exhaust notes that could indicate joint failure or pipe corrosion. Additionally, inspect the central high-mounted stop lamp for full functionality, as this was flagged as a minor defect in 2022, and verify that the emissions performance remains within tolerance by requesting evidence of any post-failure repair work carried out on the exhaust or engine management system.