2010 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · YK10 PYP

A clear pattern of progressive corrosion and suspension wear runs through the MOT history of this 2010 Peugeot 107, with the most recent pass on 2 March 2026 carrying three fresh advisories relating to rear brake hose ferrules and offside rear tyre condition. The overarching trend is one of accumulating chassis, brake and suspension defects that have built steadily since the early 2020s, including a recorded Major failure on 7 March 2022 for an offside front shock absorber so corroded as to be seriously weakened. That failure item is particularly significant on a small city car of this age, as the strut assembly on the 107 carries both spring and damper duties, and the surrounding records show subsequent advisories for corroded Macpherson struts, top mount wear, and binding rear brake components. The fact that no clean, advisory-free test has been recorded since 2022, and that several advisory categories reappear year on year, suggests a vehicle that is continuing to deteriorate mechanically rather than one that has stabilised. With 74,129 miles recorded against a 2010 build date, the vehicle has covered approximately 4,633 miles annually, which is markedly low for the class and the era. Such low mileage can mean reduced wear on high-load drivetrain components, but on a 16-year-old car it also implies extended periods of stationary storage, which accelerates corrosion on ferrous components and dries out rubber boots, seals and underbody protection. The MOT history is relatively continuous on a year-by-year basis, so the vehicle does not appear to have been formally declared off the road for any extended lay-up period, although the persistently slow accumulation between tests is consistent with light, intermittent use rather than regular daily driving. Mechanically, the expectation for this profile is that cosmetic and structural deterioration of underbody and brake line components will be more pronounced than wear on the engine, clutch or gearbox internals. The repeated advisories on rear brake pipe corrosion from 2020, 2021 and 2025 align closely with this low-use, age-related corrosion picture. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking components that have dominated the advisory record. The offside front shock absorber area warrants close attention: check for bubbling paint, white ferrous oxidation and any deformation of the strut casing near the top mount, and listen for clonking or top-mount rattle over bumps and during low-speed direction changes. The Macpherson strut top mounts and pins previously flagged as worn should be evaluated for excess play by hand pressure with the wheel lifted, and any knocking over rough roads or inconsistency in steering return would be a concern. The front anti-roll bar drop links were noted as damaged on the 2024 test, so inspect the small bar bushes and links for perished rubber and sloppiness. On the rear, the coil springs were flagged as corroded across the axle in 2024, and corroded coil springs on a 107 can eventually snap and risk tyre damage, so a torch inspection underneath for deep pitting on the spring coils is worthwhile, particularly where they seat in the spring pans. The braking system demands equally careful scrutiny given the recurring pipe and hose advisories. The rear brake hoses showing ferrule corrosion on the latest test should be examined for cracking, swelling under pedal pressure, and any brake fluid weeping at the union. The rear brake pipes, recorded as corroded on multiple occasions including a front-to-rear section near the flexy line, should be checked along their full length for surface rust that has progressed to pitting, and a firm footbrake test should be performed to feel for a spongy pedal suggesting internal pipe deterioration. The offside rear service brake was noted as binding slightly in 2024, so test from cold for any pulling to the nearside under gentle braking and listen for any scraping or dragging sound as the car rolls. The front brake discs were flagged as worn in 2024, meaning a replacement is likely due, and during a test drive any vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking would indicate disc warping. The rear parking brake efficiency was also noted as only just meeting requirement, so the handbrake should hold the car firmly on a steep incline without excessive clicks of travel. Finally, the exhaust front mounting noted as defective in 2025 should be checked for any rattling or movement of the exhaust at the front subframe, and the slightly perished offside rear tyre from the current test should be replaced before further use.