2015 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · MM65 WDY

A clean, defect-free MOT history defines this 2015 Peugeot 108's roadworthiness profile, with two consecutive passes on 2025-11-01 and 2025-01-11 confirming the vehicle is currently meeting statutory safety and emissions standards without any advisories logged by the examiner. The two prior failures on 2025-01-10 and 2024-01-16 both returned no recorded defects, which typically indicates minor retest situations where an item was addressed between the initial presentation and the follow-up check, rather than substantive mechanical failings. The complete absence of advisory entries across all four tests is notable for an eleven-year-old city car, suggesting no accumulated wear items such as tyre tread approaching the legal limit, corroded brake pipes, deteriorated suspension components, or exhaust corrosion have yet reached a stage requiring examiner comment. With 61,883 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, annual mileage works out at around 5,600 miles per year, which is well below the national average and consistent with predominantly urban or short-journey use typical of an A-segment hatchback like the 108. Such low accumulation generally equates to less wear on major drivetrain components and reduced brake disc/pad consumption, but it also raises the possibility of extended periods of standing or only short trips being undertaken. For a vehicle of this age and usage pattern, particular mechanical attention should focus on components that suffer disproportionately from infrequent use, even though the MOT record itself shows nothing untoward. The annual testing cadence has been consistent without multi-year lay-up gaps, which is reassuring as prolonged inactivity often leads to issues with braking efficiency, tyre deterioration, and fluid degradation that might not yet be reflected in this short advisory-free dataset. Given the spotless MOT record, any prospective buyer inspection should concentrate on the age- and low-use-related wear items that an MOT at 61,883 miles might not yet flag as defective but could be approaching the end of their service life. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and front strut top mounts, which are known wear points on this platform and can deteriorate from corrosion rather than mileage alone. Check for pulling under braking or a spongy pedal feel, as binding or partially seized front calipers are common on low-mileage cars that have seen infrequent use, and inspect the inner and outer faces of the front brake discs for any lipping or surface rust pitting that exceeds normal cosmetic oxidation. Examine the exhaust system from the manifold gasket rearwards for any blueing at joints or hangers showing signs of fracture, and verify that the tyres are within legal tread depth while also confirming they are of matching age, as a car doing low annual miles often still wears through a set due to age-hardening of the rubber compound rather than mileage. Additional checks should centre on the typical weak points of this Peugeot 108 and its Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1 siblings, particularly around the rear torsion beam axle mounting points for any corrosion perforation, and the fuel filler neck and rear wheel arch seams where rust can initiate on cars kept outdoors. On start-up from cold, listen for any timing chain rattle from the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, as these units can develop chain stretch and tensioner wear that is not flagged at MOT. Verify operation of the electric power steering for any whining, hesitation, or uneven assistance, and check the handbrake holding firmly on an incline, as the rear drum or caliper parking brake mechanism can seize from infrequent cable movement. Finally, confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, that the cooling fan cycles correctly when the engine reaches operating temperature, and that there are no fluid leaks beneath the vehicle after a warm-up period, all of which would provide early indication of developing issues not yet severe enough to appear on an MOT certificate.