2012 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · YR62 AAF

This Peugeot 107 demonstrates a consistent roadworthiness trend over the past four years, with all MOT tests—including the most recent on 20 May 2025—passing without any recorded defects or advisories. The vehicle’s compliance with DVSA standards has remained stable, though the 2022 test cycle reveals a single retest on 21 February at 36,435 miles, which suggests either a minor oversight or a brief period of neglect before rectification. No recurring issues have been documented, and the absence of advisories implies that previous owners addressed maintenance proactively or that the vehicle’s wear has been minimal to date. The recorded mileage of 57,766 miles over 14 years—approximately 4,126 miles annually—indicates unusually light usage for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests (a 14-month interval with only 937 miles logged) and the subsequent 2023–2024 period (5,041 miles over 11 months) suggests prolonged periods of inactivity or storage. While low mileage generally reduces wear on high-stress components like suspension bushes and brake calipers, it also raises questions about fluid degradation—particularly brake fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant—due to prolonged stagnation. The 2022 retest at nearly identical mileage (36,435 vs. 36,440) hints at a possible administrative delay rather than mechanical failure, but this anomaly warrants verification of service records for fluids and seals. Given the lack of MOT-reported faults, an in-person inspection should prioritise areas prone to corrosion given the vehicle’s age and potential storage history. Focus on the wheel arches, sills, and subframe for structural rust, as these are critical for suspension integrity and crash safety. The suspension—particularly coil springs, bushes, and dampers—should be checked for uneven wear or binding, especially if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Brake discs and calipers, while not flagged in tests, may exhibit uneven wear if the car was left unused for long periods, leading to moisture-induced corrosion. Tyres, though not mentioned in MOTs, should be examined for uneven tread wear or embedded debris from prolonged storage. Finally, verify that all fluid levels (brake, engine, transmission, and coolant) have been topped up recently, as stagnation can compromise performance and longevity.