2014 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · SL64 GLF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 1 May 2026, although this followed a failure on 28 April 2026 just three days earlier, indicating that remedial work was carried out and re-tested within a very short window. The overall maintenance trend across the recorded history shows a clear pattern of increasing mechanical wear rather than deterioration in standards. The 2022 and 2021 tests passed with no advisories, but from 2023 onwards the vehicle has accumulated a steady stream of advisories and majors covering brake pipes, brake discs, anti-roll bar linkages, wheel bearings, an exhaust flexi leak, an oil leak, drive shaft gaiter deterioration, and sub-frame corrosion. The fact that the 2026 test passed cleanly except for an oil leak advisory and sub-frame corrosion suggests that the major items were addressed after the late April failure, but a prospective buyer should treat the underlying trend as one of progressive component wear rather than isolated incidents. With 71,227 miles recorded against a 12-year age, the vehicle is running at roughly 5,936 miles per year, which is below average for a city-oriented Peugeot 108. Low annual mileage of this nature often indicates periods of standing or very light use, both of which bring their own mechanical consequences. Despite the modest mileage, the MOT record shows wear items that are more typically associated with higher-mileage or older vehicles, particularly the corroded brake pipe, worn brake disc, deteriorated CV boot, and corroded suspension sub-frame. This suggests that the low recorded mileage is likely genuine but that age-related degradation, such as corrosion from road salt and moisture ingress, is the dominant factor rather than distance-driven wear. Buyers should weigh the relatively low odometer reading with caution, as standing periods can accelerate rubber perishing, brake disc surface corrosion, and caliper seizure, while accumulated age can degrade brake fluid, coolant, and the 12-volt battery regardless of distance covered. Given the recurring advisories, a test drive should focus specifically on the items the MOT history has flagged. The near-side and off-side front anti-roll bar linkage bushes were replaced or attended to between April and May 2026, so listen for clonks or rattles over speed bumps and during direction changes to confirm the repair has held. The off-side front wheel bearing was identified as rough with excessive play on the failed test, so any humming that rises with speed, particularly a drone that shifts when cornering, would suggest the replacement bearing has not resolved the issue or that the opposite side is now failing. The front brake disc and brake pipe were flagged in 2023, so on a test drive check for brake shudder through the steering wheel under firm pedal application, any spongy pedal feel, and visual signs of corrosion along the under-bonnet and under-body brake lines. The exhaust flexi leak advisory from 2025 should be monitored by listening for an off-idle hiss or a change in exhaust note at low revs, and the oil leak advisory warrants checking the engine and under-body for fresh seepage, particularly around the sump, cam cover, and oil filter housing. Beyond the recorded defects, the low annual mileage and 12-year age demand several time-based inspections that the MOT does not fully cover. Tyres may pass the legal tread test but suffer sidewall perishing and cracking from age, so inspect the rubber closely for fine crazing, particularly on the rear pair if they are original or rarely used items, and check for uneven inner-edge wear as flagged in 2024. The 12-volt battery in a low-use vehicle of this age is highly likely to be at the end of its service life, so verify its age stamp and have a load test carried out before purchase. Brake fluid should be replaced every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature, so confirm the last fluid change date, and similarly verify that coolant and manual gearbox or automatic transmission fluid have been serviced on a calendar basis. Given the sub-frame corrosion advisories across multiple tests, place the vehicle on a ramp and inspect the front and rear sub-frame mounting points for any progression beyond surface rust, as well as the brake pipes, fuel lines, and suspension arms for advanced corrosion that could become a future failure point.