2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · PJ57 OWZ

This 2008 Peugeot 107 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 September 2025 at 82,712 miles, passed but carried a notable cluster of advisories that point to deferred underbody and suspension upkeep. The trend is not cleanly improving. While the car has not suffered a failure since September 2024, the September 2025 test flagged corrosion on all four coil springs, a corroded rear sub-frame, corroded rear outer sills, and a defective central exhaust mounting. Several suspension dust covers were also deteriorated. These are not new issues in isolation, but their accumulation suggests the car has spent extended periods exposed to moisture or road salt without prompt remedial work. The mileage profile is unusually low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Between the August 2022 test at 67,691 miles and the September 2024 test at 77,122 miles, the car covered roughly 9,400 miles in two years. It then added only 5,590 miles in the following twelve months to reach 82,712 miles by September 2025. That equates to under 4,600 miles per year on average. Such low annual use often means frequent short trips, which accelerates moisture-related corrosion in box sections, sub-frames, and exhaust components precisely the areas now flagged. The mileage data itself is consistent with no obvious gaps, but the low utilisation pattern is directly relevant to the corrosion findings. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underside inspection. The rear sub-frame and rear outer sills were noted as corroded but not seriously weakened in September 2025, yet corrosion in these structural areas can progress rapidly if left untreated. All four coil springs are corroded, which raises the risk of spring fracture, particularly over speed bumps or uneven surfaces. The defective central exhaust mounting also warrants attention, as a failed mounting can place stress on the exhaust system and increase noise or contact with the underbody. Suspension ball joint dust covers on both front corners and the anti-roll bar linkages have been repeatedly flagged as deteriorated since 2024, meaning dirt and water ingress may have already compromised the joints themselves. A physical check for play in the front suspension and steering is essential. Tyre condition has been a recurring minor theme. The September 2025 test flagged the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished, while both rear tyres showed cracking or perishing. The 2024 failure and subsequent pass also noted perished rear tyres. This pattern suggests the car has been standing for extended periods or has not had tyres replaced proactively. Any inspection should include a close look at the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, as perished rubber is a safety risk regardless of remaining tread depth. The rear brakes have not been flagged as a defect, but given the low mileage and potential for sticking calipers or corroded discs from prolonged standing, a test drive should include a check for binding or uneven braking effort.