2018 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · YY68 ABU

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2018 Peugeot 108 was conducted on 10 October 2025 and the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean pass represents a continuation of an unbroken record of compliance, with every annual test from 2021 through to 2025 returning a pass result and no advisory items logged at any point. The maintenance trend appears stable and consistent, which suggests the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition throughout its life. However, it is worth noting that the absence of advisories on a low-mileage, older vehicle can occasionally reflect limited use rather than meticulous upkeep, so a prospective buyer should not rely solely on the MOT history when forming a judgement on mechanical condition. With recorded mileage of 7,991 miles over an eight-year period, this Peugeot 108 has averaged roughly 999 miles per year, which is exceptionally low even for a small city car. This pattern of use suggests the vehicle has likely spent considerable time standing, perhaps being used only for short journeys or occasional errands. The mechanical implications of such low annual mileage are significant, as components that degrade with time rather than use are likely to be of greater concern than wear-related items. The owner should be regarded as having relatively low wear on the engine, clutch, gearbox, and braking surfaces, but elevated risk of age-related degradation in items such as the 12V battery, brake calipers, brake discs, fuel system seals, and exterior rubber components. There is no evidence in the MOT history of any rapid mileage accumulation that would indicate motorway use or high-stress driving patterns. Given the clean MOT record and low mileage, the prospective buyer should focus their inspection on age-related deterioration rather than wear items. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking and perishing, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and any tyres older than six years from their DOT date stamp should be replaced regardless of remaining tread. The 12V battery is a particular concern, as lead-acid batteries typically have a service life of four to six years and may have already been replaced once on this eight-year-old vehicle; a voltage test or battery health check is strongly recommended. Brake discs and calipers may have developed corrosion from prolonged standing, which can manifest as brake binding, juddering on first application, or uneven tyre wear, and the handbrake mechanism should be exercised to ensure it has not seized. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any clunks or knocking noises from the suspension, as coil springs, suspension bushes, and drop links can deteriorate from lack of use, and the exhaust should be checked for corrosion and blowing, particularly at the mounting brackets and flexible joints where condensation can accumulate during short journeys and cause premature rusting. Finally, the prospective buyer should verify that time-based servicing has been carried out regardless of the low mileage. Engine oil and the oil filter should have been changed annually even if the mileage threshold has not been reached, as oil degrades with time and moisture contamination. Coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil also have finite service lives and typically require replacement on a calendar basis; brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and should be renewed every two to three years to prevent corrosion within the braking system. The service book should be examined for annual stamps even where the odometer reading has barely changed, and the timing chain or cam belt replacement history should be confirmed, as these items are typically scheduled by time rather than mileage. The condition of all fluid reservoirs, drive belts, and the air filter element should be physically inspected, and a compression test or diagnostic scan for stored fault codes would provide additional reassurance given the vehicle's limited recent use.