2006 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · RY55 SSZ

The most recent MOT recorded against this 2006 Peugeot 107 took place on 13 May 2024 and resulted in a fail, principally due to an inoperative offside front position lamp, which is a straightforward rectification but was classified as a major defect at the time of test. Beyond that immediate failure, the inspector raised four advisories, all concerning the front and rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge, together with a note that the nearside front road wheel was slightly distorted. Looking at the broader three-year pattern, the vehicle has accumulated a mixture of brake pipe corrosion advisories spanning two consecutive tests, a recurring exhaust leak advisory, and a string of tyre-related advisories in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that consumable wear and underbody corrosion are progressing rather than being resolved. While there is no evidence of a sudden deterioration or a major structural failure, the trend is best described as stable to mildly worsening, with a clear need for proactive attention to braking and exhaust components before they progress from advisory status to failure. With 96,842 miles recorded over approximately twenty years, this Peugeot 107 is averaging around 4,800 miles annually, which is notably low for its class and age and points to either predominantly short urban use or extended periods of standing between journeys. Such low annual mileage has important mechanical implications, as prolonged inactivity can promote moisture accumulation within the braking system, surface corrosion on the brake discs, sticking or binding brake calipers, and accelerated degradation of the 12V battery through chronic partial state of charge. Equally, time-based deterioration rather than mileage-based wear becomes the dominant concern, affecting components such as tyre rubber, brake fluid, coolant, and fuel system seals, all of which degrade with calendar age regardless of odometer reading. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the persistent advisories relating to the brake pipes corroding and being coated in grease warrant close attention, as this is a recurring theme on this model and the protective coating is often applied to disguise more advanced corrosion on the rear underbody. A prospective buyer should place the vehicle on a lift or use a torch to inspect the rear brake pipes, fuel lines, and suspension subframe for visible corrosion, paying particular attention to the offside rear where the advisory was specifically logged. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension that might indicate worn bushes or coil springs, both of which are age-related concerns on a twenty-year-old vehicle, and listen for any exhaust drone, ticking, or blowing that could indicate the minor exhaust leak noted in 2023 has progressed. The 2022 advisory regarding cracking or perishing on the offside front tyre is a reminder that even tyres with legal tread depth can fail through age-related sidewall deterioration, so all four tyres should be examined for surface cracking, bulges, or hardness, and replaced if their DOT date code is more than six years old. Given the very low annual mileage and the vehicle's age, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should also include verification of the service book history to confirm that time-based items such as brake fluid, engine coolant, and the original or replacement timing chain components have been attended to at appropriate intervals rather than purely mileage-based schedules. Check the 12V battery with a load tester or by measuring its resting voltage, as a chronically undercharged battery is common on seldom-driven cars and can leave the driver stranded. Inspect the front and rear brake discs for any lipping, scoring, or surface rust that suggests the calipers may be seizing, and verify that the handbrake operates firmly without excessive travel. Finally, examine the underside for any fluid weeping from the engine, gearbox, or fuel system that could indicate perished seals, and confirm that the recent position lamp failure has been properly rectified with a working bulb and intact wiring, as electrical gremlins in older vehicles frequently point to deeper loom or earth point concerns.