2013 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · YC13 NTJ

Accumulated advisories and recurring wear items define the mechanical background of this Peugeot 107, which most recently secured a pass on the fifth of January 2026 at 84,185 miles. The test history displays a persistent pattern of brake system wear, structural corrosion notices, and suspension component degradation across multiple consecutive annual inspections. While the vehicle has consistently passed its tests since a major failure in July 2020 for dangerously thin brake pads and worn discs, the ongoing recurrence of advisories regarding binding brakes, corroded brake lines, and subframe oxidation indicates that components are regularly reaching the end of their service life and requiring close monitoring. At roughly thirteen years of age with an odometer reading just over eighty-four thousand miles, the car has averaged around 6,500 miles annually. This usage trajectory represents standard domestic mileage accumulation for a city hatchback of this era without any abnormal gaps in the testing record or periods of prolonged storage. Mechanically, this steady employment means that wear is distributed evenly across the drivetrain, steering, and suspension rather than being exacerbated by long periods of inactivity, though the total mileage guarantees that original auxiliary components and rubber bushes will show age-related fatigue. Inspection of the physical vehicle must prioritize the specific items highlighted in recent test records, beginning with a rigorous check of the braking system. The 2026 test noted binding rear service brakes, corroded brake pipes covered in protective material, and an edge-worn nearside front tyre, following earlier warnings regarding scored brake discs and thinning pads. During a test drive, listen closely for any squealing or grinding from the wheels, verify that the handbrake holds securely on an incline, and test for any brake pedal judder or pulling to one side under deceleration. Underneath the car, particular attention should be given to the structural warnings logged in the history, including the subframe corrosion and corroded rear suspension mountings noted in 2024, alongside the underseal applied before the latest test in January 2026. A ramp inspection is strongly advised to pierce or inspect beneath any fresh underseal to ensure that corrosion has not advanced beneath the coating. Additionally, check the front anti-roll bar pins and bushes for play, and listen for any knocking, clunking, or excessive body roll when negotiating speed bumps and tight corners during the road test.