2018 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · SA68 LPZ

A recurring theme across this Peugeot 108's MOT history is brake disc wear at the front axle, flagged on two consecutive tests in 2024 and once in 2021, alongside two minor lighting failures in 2024. The most recent test on 1 October 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, suggesting the front brake condition had not deteriorated to a fail level at that point, but the cumulative pattern of pitted and scored front discs is notable for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The earlier 2024 stop lamp and position lamp failures, both rectified the following day at the retest, were isolated electrical issues rather than systemic wiring concerns, and the 2022 headlamp aim defect appears to have been an adjustment matter. Overall, the trajectory is mixed: a clean 2025 pass does not erase the chronic front brake disc advisories or the cluster of lamp-related majors that emerged in 2024. With 9,977 miles recorded over approximately eight years, this 108 averages around 1,247 miles annually, which is unusually low for a city car of this type. The testing record shows annual examinations between 2022 and 2025 with no extended gaps, indicating the vehicle has been kept on the road consistently, even if used sparingly. Mechanically, such low accumulation reduces wear on major drivetrain components but raises the likelihood of corrosion seizing on underused items, dried lubricants in calliper slides, and premature ageing of rubber and polymer parts through environmental exposure rather than mechanical cycling. The relatively even year-on-year attendance for MOT testing, despite the low mileage, suggests regular short-trip or local use rather than long periods of dormancy. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection points should be the front braking system, given the repeated disc advisories spanning 2021 and 2024. The actual disc thickness on both sides should be measured against the manufacturer's minimum wear limit, and the offside front disc in particular inspected for lipping, hot spots, or corrosion pitting that could compromise braking feel. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front wheels under light braking, and feel for vibration or judder through the pedal or steering wheel, which would indicate disc runout. The offside front caliper slider pins and guide seals should be examined for corrosion seizing, which on low-mileage cars often presents as uneven pad wear rather than as a noise, so check that both inner and outer pads are wearing evenly. Beyond the braking system, the 2024 rear lamp defects should prompt a close check of all rear light clusters for water ingress, cracked lens seals, and bulb holder corrosion, particularly on the offside. Given the low annual mileage, also inspect the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking in the sidewalls, examine the exhaust system for surface corrosion at the mounting brackets and joints where condensation accumulates during short runs, and check that the 12V battery holds charge under load, as infrequently used vehicles commonly suffer from a weakened battery that can mask deeper electrical faults. A final observation worth making on the road is any pulling to one side under braking or uneven pedal effort, which on a low-mileage 108 would point to a binding or seized caliper rather than pad wear, and is the most likely mechanical surprise a buyer could encounter beyond what the MOT record already discloses.