2006 Peugeot 1007 1.4L Petrol · WU55 YAE

This 2006 Peugeot 1007 shows a stable maintenance record with no defects or advisories across all MOT tests, including the most recent one on 2024-02-15 at 103,249 miles. The vehicle has passed every test since 2019 without fail, suggesting consistent compliance with MOT standards for brakes, suspension, emissions, and structural integrity. However, the absence of advisories or minor faults in the record does not preclude underlying wear—particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers—which may not always trigger a fail but could degrade over time. The most recent test was conducted just over two years ago, which is within the standard MOT validity period, but given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a thorough inspection of critical wear items is essential. The recorded mileage of 103,249 miles over roughly 20 years equates to an average of around 5,162 miles annually, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The gap between tests is irregular—most notably, there is a 15-month interval between the 2019-08-14 tests (both pass and fail, though the fail entry appears anomalous as no defects were recorded). This suggests either light usage or prolonged periods of inactivity, which could contribute to stagnant fluids, degraded seals, or corrosion in areas like wheel arches and underbody. The lack of intermediate MOTs between 2019 and 2020 also raises questions about whether the vehicle was driven regularly during that period, potentially allowing moisture-related issues to develop undetected. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus of an in-person inspection should be on components prone to silent degradation at this mileage. The suspension—particularly rear bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers—should be checked for uneven wear or binding, as these are common failure points in older vehicles. Brake discs and calipers must be examined for lateral runout, excessive thickness loss, or signs of overheating, while the brake hoses should be inspected for perished rubber or leaks. Underbody corrosion, especially around the sills, subframe, and exhaust system, is another critical area, given the vehicle’s age and the potential for prolonged standing. The absence of advisories in past tests does not guarantee these issues are absent, so visual and functional checks are mandatory. Finally, the electrical system—including lights, wiring, and the battery—should be tested, as older vehicles often develop intermittent faults in these areas.