2009 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · ML09 YMU

This 2009 Peugeot 107 presents an unusually clean MOT profile for its age, with no advisories, advisable items, or component-specific defects recorded across any of the five tests on file between 2022 and 2025. The single failure on 2023-07-08 was logged with no defects recorded, which typically indicates a non-component reason such as an expired certificate prior to retest or a procedural reclassification rather than a mechanical defect, and the same vehicle passed on the same date immediately after. The most recent test on 2025-07-10 was a clean pass, and the overall trajectory is one of stable roadworthiness with no emerging patterns of wear flagged by the DVSA examiner. For a small city-oriented vehicle now in its seventeenth year, a defect-free record of this consistency is notable and suggests the car has not been subjected to the kind of neglect that typically surfaces in MOT data. Against an expected average annual mileage of roughly 4,969 miles, this 107 has covered considerably fewer miles than typical for its age bracket, which carries a specific set of mechanical implications. Low annual accumulation on a vehicle of this vintage is often associated with extended periods of standing rather than gentle, regular use, and this can accelerate degradation of seals, drive belts, braking components, brake callipers, suspension bushes, and the clutch release mechanism due to lack of regular cycling. The absence of any recorded mileage gaps in the test history suggests the car has been kept taxed and on the road throughout the documented period, but the buyer should still recognise that a 17-year-old car with 84,474 miles may have underlying age-related wear that simply has not yet progressed far enough to be flagged as an MOT failure. Brake discs and pads in particular can corrode and seize on vehicles that see only short, infrequent journeys, and calliper slide pins may bind. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories means there are no specific flagged components to target with extra scrutiny, but the age and mileage profile warrant a focused physical inspection of the items most likely to suffer on a lightly used small car. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, as the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and coil springs are common wear points on first-generation 107s and are sensitive to age even at modest mileage. Test the brakes firmly from speed to check for any pulling to one side, which can indicate a binding front calliper that has seized from infrequent use, and listen for any grinding or rubbing noises from the wheels which would point to worn pads sitting against corroded discs. With the engine running, check for any steady or rhythmic ticking from the auxiliary drive belt area at idle, as a stretched or glazed belt may not have been cycled heavily enough to reveal itself through mileage alone. Beyond the test drive, a physical inspection under the bonnet and beneath the car is advisable to check for any oil residue around the engine and gearbox seals, given that dry seals can weep on first pressurisation after a long lay-up period. Examine the exhaust system from the manifold back, particularly the joints and rubber mountings, as corrosion here is common on older 107s regardless of MOT outcome and can be costly to remedy. Inspect the tyres carefully for sidewall cracking or flat-spotting, both of which are consistent with a car that stands for prolonged periods, and verify that the tread depth is legal across the full width of each tyre. Finally, confirm that the cooling system has been refreshed within the last few years, as the cooling fan, radiator, and thermostat housings on this model are known weak points that an MOT test will not necessarily reveal until a component fails outright.