2008 Peugeot 107 Urban 1.0L Petrol · TEZ 6028

Across the eight recorded DVSA examinations covering 2019 through 2026, this Peugeot 107 Urban presents an unbroken pattern of clean passes with no advisories or defect entries of any kind. The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was an outright pass with the record sheet blank, and every prior annual examination back to 2019 returned the same outcome. The only blemish on the file is a single failure logged on 2 September 2022, but notably the DVSA examiner recorded no defect categories against it, suggesting a procedural or documentation refusal rather than a mechanical or structural cause, and a follow-up pass was achieved just five days later on 7 September 2022. Taken as a whole, the MOT file is devoid of the recurring advisories relating to suspension components, brake lines, exhaust integrity, corrosion or steering linkages that typically surface on a vehicle of this vintage, which is a notably quiet official record. With 88,825 miles recorded against an 18-year-old vehicle, the average annual accumulation works out at roughly 4,935 miles, which is a low figure for the age and segment. The testing cadence confirms this picture, with gaps between annual MOTs of twelve to fifteen months rather than the six-month intervals that would imply heavy commercial or commuter use. There is no point in the recorded history where the mileage jumps abruptly between tests, no extended lay-up period during which deterioration of rubbers, brakes or fluids would typically accelerate, and no sudden accumulation that would point to motorway mileage being piled on late in life. Mechanically, this means wear-sensitive items such as the front brake discs, caliper slide pins, suspension bushes and the single-cam 1.0-litre engine's ancillaries have been worked gently rather than stressed, though the low use also means a prospective buyer should still satisfy themselves that the vehicle has been regularly exercised to keep internal components free. Given the complete absence of flagged components on the MOT record, there is no specific part history to chase, but the items most likely to surface on a 107 approaching two decades of age should still be inspected physically. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the front lower arms, anti-roll bar drop links and top mounts are known wear points on this platform and would typically appear as an MOT advisory before becoming audibly loose. Feel for any vibration through the brake pedal under firm stopping from around 40 mph, which would indicate front disc lipping or pad contamination, and check that the handbrake holds the car on a moderate incline without creeping, as the rear drum mechanism is prone to seizing when lightly used. Equally worth attention are the areas that the MOT does not cover in depth but matter on a car of this age and mileage. Inspect the under-bonnet plastic trim and cam cover for signs of oil misting or weeping around the distributor and valve cover gasket, which is a common age-related issue on the 1KR engine. Check the exhaust system from the manifold rearwards for blowing joints and blue staining on the downstream pipework, examine the underside and rear axle area for any surface corrosion that has not yet reached the threshold for advisories, and confirm that the cooling fan cuts in promptly with a warm engine. Finally, verify that the tyre sidewalls are free of cracking and that all four corners are matched in make and tread depth, as the age of the car makes age-hardened rubber a realistic concern irrespective of the clean paperwork.