2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · MW08 CSU

A clean three-year MOT record defines the mechanical profile of this 2008 Peugeot 107, with the most recent pass issued on 10 February 2026 after a no-defect failure was recorded the preceding day, suggesting an immediately rectified issue rather than a substantive defect. That same pattern recurs in 2025, where a no-defect failure preceded a pass on the same day, while the 2024 test returned a straightforward pass. Across all recorded tests, no advisories, structural corrosion notes, or component-specific defects appear in the DVSA history, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a consistent standard of roadworthiness through its MOT checks. While MOT history is only a snapshot of test-day condition, the absence of any flagged wear items across three consecutive years suggests the car has not been presented with deteriorating components that testers deemed worthy of recording. Covering roughly 6,240 miles per year since registration, this 107 sits squarely within typical usage expectations for an 18-year-old city car. There are no apparent gaps in testing or sharp mileage jumps between records, which suggests continuous rather than intermittent use. At this annual accumulation, wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and clutch components will be moderate but proportionate, and the lightweight three-cylinder powertrain should not be unduly stressed by the mileage accrued. The consistent annual rate also implies the vehicle has been driven regularly enough to avoid the mechanical issues associated with prolonged standing, such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber, or drained battery sulphation, though these remain worth verifying given the age. For a prospective buyer, the lack of flagged defects means attention on inspection should focus on areas commonly affected on high-mileage 107s of this vintage, even where they have not yet attracted tester attention. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or bottom arm bushes, and feel for vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel which can point to deteriorated track rod ends or front strut top mounts. Check the brakes for a firm pedal with no judder under braking, as warped front discs are common at this mileage, and inspect the rear drum assemblies for binding or uneven handbrake pull which can develop on cars that see mixed urban and motorway use. Beyond the suspension and braking components, a physical inspection should include a close look underneath the car for any emerging corrosion on the subframe, floor pans, and brake pipes, given the age and the proximity to salted winter roads. Inspect the exhaust system for blowing joints and rusting mounts, and feel for any hesitation, misfire, or excessive vibration from the small three-cylinder engine which could suggest ageing ignition components, a tired throttle body, or exhaust restrictions. Verify even tyre wear across both axles, confirm the cooling system has been maintained with a recent coolant change to prevent head gasket stress, and check that all warning lights extinguish promptly on start-up. Given the absence of MOT advisories and the consistent pass record, this 107 presents a largely reassuring picture, though a thorough pre-purchase inspection remains prudent to catch the age-related wear that annual testing does not always capture before it becomes an advisory or failure.