2007 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · NV57 ABU

The 2025‑09‑26 MOT at 75,331 miles confirms the Peugeot 207 remains roadworthy, with only an oil leak classified as not excessive and headlamp films that do not seriously impair illumination. The preceding 2025‑09‑22 test, also at 75,320 miles, recorded a failure for an insecure front registration plate and the same headlamp film, but the subsequent pass shows those issues were corrected, indicating a modest improvement in maintenance. Mileage has risen from 67,757 miles in September 2023 to 75,331 miles in September 2025, a gain of roughly 7,574 miles over two years, or about 3,800 miles per year, which is low for a 19‑year‑old vehicle and suggests periods of limited use. The recent interval from 71,669 miles in September 2024 to 75,331 miles in September 2025 adds only 3,662 miles in 12 months, reinforcing the pattern of light annual usage. Recurring mechanical flags include split or insecure constant‑velocity boots on both near‑side and off‑side drive shafts, which allow dirt ingress and can accelerate wear on the suspension and drivetrain; the oil leak appears repeatedly but is recorded as not excessive, so it does not constitute a safety defect. Surface corrosion on the exhaust was noted in early years but has not progressed, while tyre cuts and perishing remain superficial and do not reach the ply or cords. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the CV joint boots and suspension bushes for cracks or play, test the brakes for binding or worn pads, verify the oil leak source and check for related component wear, examine tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, confirm that the headlamp films do not obstruct light output, and look for any new structural rust on the exhaust or chassis.