2008 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · SP58 MLJ

The vehicle currently holds no valid MOT certificate, having failed the test on 28 September 2023 at 83,199 miles. That failure is particularly concerning because the DVSA record lists zero defects against it, suggesting the vehicle may have been abandoned or left unpresented for retest after a procedural or administrative failure rather than a mechanical one. Prior to that, the maintenance trend was stable and unremarkable. Four consecutive tests between August 2020 and September 2022 passed cleanly with no advisories or failures, indicating the car was kept in reasonable mechanical order through its mid-mileage years. The sudden failure in 2023 with no recorded faults breaks that pattern and raises questions about the vehicle's condition and ownership activity in the last three years. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between September 2020 at 58,785 miles and September 2022 at 69,664 miles, the car covered roughly 10,879 miles in two years, averaging around 5,440 miles annually. Then, in the twelve months between the 2022 pass at 69,664 miles and the September 2023 failure at 83,199 miles, the odometer jumped by 13,535 miles, nearly tripling the prior annual rate. That spike is inconsistent with the car's earlier low-mileage pattern and warrants scrutiny. It could indicate a period of heavier use, a long journey, or potentially an odometer discrepancy that should be investigated before purchase. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the braking system, suspension components, and structural integrity of the underbody. The 2022 test included two events within one week, a pass on 26 September following a failure on 19 September, both at virtually identical mileage. Although no defects were recorded on either occasion, repeated testing in quick succession often points to a last-minute presentation after a known issue was hastily addressed. Check the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear, inspect the rear brake calipers for binding, and examine all suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration. At eighteen years old, corrosion is a genuine concern, particularly on the sills, subframe mounting points, and around the rear wheel arches. A thorough undercarriage inspection is essential before committing to any purchase.