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ESS 42

2006 Peugeot 107

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,319 mi
Last recorded37,319 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 10758,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESS 42
MakePeugeot
Model107
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 37,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 36,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Severe corrosion to both rear suspension arms and beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 36,141 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 34,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower shocker pin rubber bushes cracking badly (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 32,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY STRONGLY ADVISE outer shoulder of tyre is very badly cracking around tyre also tread areas of tyre around are badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY STRONGLY ADVISE outer shoulder of tyre is very badly cracking around tyre also tread areas of tyre around are badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower shocker pin rubber bushes cracking badly (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE. badly cracking in the tread areas around the tyre and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE badly cracking in the tread areas around tyre, and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box, mounting hangars badly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 31,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear carrier rubber seperated from the bonding and excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE. badly cracking in the tread areas around the tyre and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE badly cracking in the tread areas around tyre, and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box, mounting hangars badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,555 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 30,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,111 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked but not showing the cross ply

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 29,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked but not showing the cross ply

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,589 miles

all tyre wall cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyres just on the limits & wall cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,948 miles

nera side rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2014 22,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nera side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,581 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper just starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,957 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 107?

Based on 2,229,410 MOT tests across 139,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
4,290
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
139,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,280
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,841
Registration plate lamp not working 15,772
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,213
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ESS 42 is a 2006 Peugeot 107 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 107 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 107 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,280 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESS 42, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 107 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Peugeot 107 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ESS 42 is a 2006 Peugeot 107, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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